Staff Accountant

Make your mark at Daybreak Games and take your place in games history! Here at Daybreak, we make games
that bring people together.

Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, Planet Side®, Ever Quest®, Lord of the Rings Online, & Dungeons & Dragons Online.

Passion for play is what keeps us connected to our ever growing community. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers battle it out in a post apocalyptic landscape, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.

We focus on quality, learning, opportunity,
family and community.

We will support, mentor and develop your career.

Daybreak offers some of the best benefits in the games industry! In addition to our benefits,
we offer a quite a few amazing perks that make working at Daybreak even more exciting!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Social & Games Clubs
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 10 paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Holiday Parties and other celebration
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• Company Swag & Clothing
• Access to industry events and conferences

Our headquarters is located in the perfect place for a "stay-cation"! Sun, sun, sun! ! Just minutes from the beaches of La Jolla and Carlsbad, home of family entertainment including:
Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, museums and tons of night life. Just 2 hours from Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland and home of the San Diego Padres.

This is where you come in. Our teams are hiring and we’re looking for people who live every day well played.

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Job Description

Salary Range: $59,000 - $71,000, pay may vary based on location.

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting/Finance

Employee Type: Full Time, Regular

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary Ever Quest and Ever Quest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS Planet Side 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting!

Working here is about being part of a community.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the organization's month-end close activities, daily accounting operations, and compliance requirements. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key reconciliations, supporting tax filings, and ensuring adherence to established accounting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Participate in month-end close activities by preparing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts, including cash, fixed assets, and accounts receivable.
• Record daily activity related to cash, customer payments, and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and preparation of roll forward schedules.
• Analyze variances between actuals and budget and…