Junior Accountant

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

About the role

The Junior Accountant will join the Corporate Accounting team in the NYC headquarters, handling all aspects of the general ledger and month-end closing in a deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication skills are required. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in the New York City office located at 25 Madison Ave.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all intercompany invoices
• Recording of monthly journal entries
• Provide feedback to manager on ways to enhance and streamline the invoicing process
• Daily monitoring of the AP clearing accounts
• Preparation of analysis schedules
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Assist with the monthly accounting close
• Assist with special projects which may arise

Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting required
• 1-2 years Accounting experience
• Experienced in SAP Accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Adaptable and willing to work in a changing environment where continued process improvement is expected
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Driven, self-motivated, deadline-driven and goal oriented
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their family, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs
• Vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• Employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Exclusive discounts on Sony products
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

Pay

The target annualized base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $78,000. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 5%.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the New York City office.