Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Location: On-site, Grapevine, TX 

Working with general supervision, the Lead Accountant will be responsible for various tasks primarily associated with the monthly and quarterly close process, periodic financial filings with the SEC, governmental bodies and other technical accounting matters. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the SEC reporting process for public filings as a preparer of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy, SD, 8-Ks, and Section 16 filings, including XBRL tagging for SEC Filings, tie-outs to source data, and clerical accuracy checks 

• Prepare and update accounting policies, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP 

• Perform benchmarking and monitoring of SEC Comment letters for various areas related to presentation and disclosure 

• Prepare reporting activities associated with Gamer Fund, a charitable organization, including review of quarterly financial statements  

• Prepare submissions for monthly, quarterly, and annual Census and BEA surveys as they relate to financial information 

• Support for annual audit requests and quarterly covenant compliance calculations for Treasury. 

• Perform control procedures and documentation in compliance with SOX standards 

• Identify process improvement opportunities as it relates to the individual’s area of responsibility 

• Assist in complex accounting transactions including assistance with preparing technical accounting memos to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial statement presentation 

• Engagement in special projects as requested, such as ESG 

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION (Basic and Preferred) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related, accredited field required 

• 5+ years of experience in a Big 4 or national public accounting firm and/or a multinational public company environment experience. 

• Experience in SEC Reporting and/or Technical Accounting 

• Strong US GAAP acumen 

• Experience with retail, ecommerce or technology company preferred 

• Experience with ERP Systems. SAP and FCCS experience preferred 

• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

• Must be willing to work non-standard hours as required to meet reporting deadlines 

• Ability to learn and optimize the use of technology 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills 

• CPA or CPA Candidate 

RELATED REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Attention to detail and data quality control — effective at researching issues and problem solving 

• Possess proficient analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills 

• Effectively manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently; able to multi-task and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment 

• Proficient ability to positively model the organization’s commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a respectful workplace 

• Model team commitment by adhering to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfilling team responsibilities; and demonstrating personal commitment to the team by being cooperative, collaborative, and flexible 

• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities