Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Job Description Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Job Title: Supervisor ,Royalty Accounting Introduction to EA & India Centre: Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices, and the Internet. EA India's office in Hyderabad supports game development activities for mobile gaming, console, online, and free-to-play casual game portal pogo.com. Two corporate functions operate shared services centers: IT provides networks & and applications support whereas Finance supports purchase to pay, accounts receivables, revenue accounting, fixed assets accounting, procurement support, payroll & and FP&A. Introduction to Function & Role: The Global EA Royalty team (GEAR) manages all worldwide license and development contracts, pertaining to product development for all Studios, as well as third party and distribution contracts. GEAR's direct internal business partners are Studio Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Affairs and Legal, and Global Finance Center (GFC). The group manages over 800 contracts. Our mission is to affect profitable business strategy and to influence the adoption of best practices in license and developer agreements by designing and leading effective royalty processes and by providing timely insights. Roles & Responsibilities - The team lead is responsible for setting expectations, delegation of work with proper direction & accountability, and performance evaluations at regular intervals. - Liaison between GEAR and GFC - Professionally coach & develop the team to achieve business results & professional goals. - Responsible for timely and accurate payment of royalty minimum guarantees and development milestone payments as directed by EARS team. - Accurate review, interpretation of development and licensing contracts terms and conditions - Review team's work to ensure accurate preparation and timely delivery, including but not limited to contract & payment trackers, processing royalty payments, running/publishing reports, vendor research, AP open invoices, statement recons, employee sales reports, and SOP documentation updates. - Initial point of contact with GFC AP team on resolution of Licensor payment and banking queries. - Back up team as needed - Ensure the Royalty Accounting policies and procedures are followed and make recommendations where appropriate for process improvements. - Assist in ad hoc projects - Open to learning cross-functional skills Behaviors / Competencies - Disciplined self-starter with passion, energy & enthusiasm to drive results - Strong drive for data integrity, process definition and alignment - Strong ability to work independently as well as to support team activities - Views challenges as opportunities - Service-oriented and strong attention to detail - Outgoing personality with excellent verbal & and written English communication skills Key Attributes - Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail. - Self-Starter with good conceptual knowledge - Highly collaborative and proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Commitment to learning and applying new technologies and process improvement Job Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business, Master's in Business Administration preferred - 810 years of hands-on experience in accounting - 3-5 years of experience leading or supervising people - Knowledge of General Ledger and preparing Journal entries is beneficial - Experience with an ERP system, Oracle 11i or R12 preferred - Proficient in MS Office - Willingness to be flexible in the shift to work based on the process requirement About Electronic Arts We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. 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