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Senior Cost AccountantBellevue, Washington, United States

Senior Cost AccountantBellevue, Washington, United States

The Pokmon Company InternationalBellevue, WA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

The Pokmon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website. Pokmon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to own our cost accounting operations and drive strategic margin analysis. This critical role partners closely with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory controls, enhance costing processes, and provide actionable financial insights to leadership. We're looking for an energetic, self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and excels at critical thinking. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, along with deep expertise in product costing and financial analysis.

Financial Analysis & Reporting :

  • Lead a complex portfolio of work including detailed margin analysis for Pokmon Trading Card Game and Merchandise to inform pricing strategies, profitability reviews, and executive decision-making.
  • Analyze product costs, inventory, and supply chain performance in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Provide cost and inventory analysis, including trends, aging, and other key operational metrics.
  • Complete ad hoc inventory valuation analyses to support financial planning and decision-making.

Inventory Management & Cost Control :

  • Oversee evaluation of obsolete and excess inventory; manage reserve calculations and releases.
  • Maintain and advise on cost allocations for inventory and product costing.
  • Assist with cycle count tracking, reporting, and support inventory-related audit activities.
  • Systems, Process Improvements & Compliance :

  • Drive cross-departmental projects and process improvements to ensure accurate cost recognition and accounting for physical goods.
  • Identify and implement automation and process enhancements to improve the efficiency of financial reporting and analysis.
  • Partner with IT to maintain accurate, up-to-date cost accounting systems and robust reporting capabilities for ad hoc analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and external audit requirements related to inventory and cost of goods sold.
  • Support internal reviews, external audits, and perform other duties as assigned.
  • What you'll bring :

  • Eight (8) plus years of cost accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or production.
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
  • Strong hands-on experience preparing margin analysis and presenting findings to leadership.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and operational flows.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with major ERPs (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite preferred).
  • Complex understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Base Salary Range : For this role, new hires generally start between $114,000.00 - $136,000.00. The full range is $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

    How you'll be successful :

  • Passion for Pokmon : Develops an understanding of the Pokmon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected : Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
  • Integrity and Respect : Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality : Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
  • Building Relationships : Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
  • Delighting Customers : Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokmon experience.
  • What to expect :

  • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokmon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
  • US Employees : 401k Employer Matching.
  • UK / IRE / MX Employees : Pension Employer Contributions.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefit.
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

    The Pokmon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com .

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