Junior Accountant

Want to be part of something new and exciting?

If you enjoy being part of a team that works together by taking action to get work done efficiently and effectively, supports the business by providing accurate financial data, and is always identifying opportunities for process improvement, this dynamic Accounting role is for you.  Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be an integral part of a small team that truly collaborates to meet the demands of the business.  This is an exciting opportunity as you will play an enormously important role keeping our company in good financial standing with precision and proactive measures through the monthly accounting cycle.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to strongly engage with the team and business partners to learn the DoubleDown business while developing productive working relationships with internal and external business partners as you support their accounting needs.  Throughout your first year, you will become proficient with balance sheet accounts through performing timely account reconciliations and become proficient in completing all accounting cycles through month-end close, management reporting, and financial statements.  In doing so, you will also become an efficient user of our accounting system and other analysis tools we use, after all you helped implement them!  As if that wasn’t enough, in your free time, you will also contribute to establishing and maintaining best practice policies and procedures, assist with establishing and maintaining internal controls and work with external auditors as needed.

Your Mission

• Perform month-end closing activities and account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, prepare journal entries, maintain balance sheet schedules, assist with revenue process, analyze general ledger account balances to determine accuracy and completeness of entries, and research and post account corrections in accordance with GAAP

• Assist the accounts payable function which may include banking activities such as electronic payment initiation, assist in resolving vendor issues, and review POs

• Support accounts receivable and revenue function which may include processing cash receipts, generating reports, and calculating revenue

• Handle tax payments and returns including sales tax, B&O tax, VAT tax, and process provisional tax

• Recommend and help develop and implement workflow improvements within your areas of responsibility

• Solid understanding of internal controls related to accounting and reporting, and document processes for SOX compliance

• Assist with internal and external audits

• Support year end accounting activities such as rolling schedules forward, 1099 and 1096 processing, and W-9 updates

• Effectively prioritize competing responsibilities; ensures deliverables are completed timely

• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments as needed

• Perform other accounting functions as assigned

Your XP, Badges and Skill Tree

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• 1-2 years professional Accounting experience with demonstrated exposure to journal entry workflows, reconciliation reviews and accrual methodologies

• Experience with ERP Accounting software, such as Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, etc.

• Demonstrable proficiency with Excel

• Must be able to work cross-functionally with strong written and verbal communications skills

• Possess the desire, motivation, and visionary aptitude to engage in more than the typical structured accounting process

• Organization, attention to detail, and communication are critical to the success of this role

• Excellent demonstrable time management skills

• Must be able to work in our hybrid environment based out of our Seattle, WA office

Other Superpowers and Abilities 

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• Working knowledge of GAAP principles and SOX compliance rules

• Experience assisting with audit requests and supporting internal control documentation

• Ability to continually learn and utilize a variety of information systems and software

• Consistently demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

The Payout

DoubleDown’s starting hourly rate for this role is $28 – $36, plus short term incentives with the opportunity to grow up to $44 an hour.  Any final compensation will be offered in alignment with the position leveling and range, considering the candidate’s specific skills, qualifications & experiences.  

To top it off, you'll love our benefit package.

• We offer medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, a monthly connected work benefit, group life insurance and AD&D, disability protection (short- and long-term), a 401(k) employer match and both traditional and Roth plans.

• Every team member receives 15 days of vacation, 56 hours of sick time, 2 personal floating holidays, and 12 paid company holidays per year, prorated based on hire date.

• With everything that’s going on in the world right now, we’ve got your back!

  • Our excellent Employee Assistance Program gives you access to 5 free counseling sessions per situation.

  • And finally, to give you peace of mind, ID & Legal Shield provide around the clock identity theft protection and legal support.

• Do you have fur babies at home? We offer discounted access to pet insurance.

Combine all of this with our amazing work/life balance and you have the dream job!  If you want to learn more visit our site here.

Be a key player at DoubleDown!

We are a global gaming company that has distributed teams in the US, Asia & Europe.  Our Seattle office is the hub for all things Marketing and Business Operations!  As a leader in the social casino space, we are excited to explore beyond our social casino roots and focus on creating multiple, all-new casual and mid-core franchises.  Located in Seattle’s International District, we are known for our fun and collaborative culture, as we work to deliver exciting game experiences to all sorts of gamers.

The Landscape

We work in a hybrid environment based out of our Seattle, WA office, where teams are expected to collaborate in the office for a minimum of 1 day per week on Tuesdays.  In person collaboration is an important part of making awesome gaming experiences and we look forward to working together both virtually and in person!  

Rewards and Perks

Since our office transitioned to a hybrid work environment the cool things we do for employees look different.  Here is a glance at some of the fun things we do as a company!

• Does your home “office” need some comfort?  Schedule a virtual visit from our team of ergonomics assessment professionals.

• Want to see your coworker's faces outside of daily meetings?  We also host virtual company events!  Here is a snapshot of things we have done:

  • Pride Bingo

  • Wine Tasting & Trivia

  • Painting Class

  • Virtual Cooking Class

• Giving back to the community is just as important as giving to our employees.  We have sponsored a company match for various organizations throughout the year.

Looking for another reason we're the best place in Seattle to work?  We're committed to our role as an Equal Opportunity Employer – we embrace a diverse mix of voices and create a positive environment where everyone belongs.  We don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.  We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.  DoubleDown is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need help completing your application, let us know!  Email us at [email protected] and one of our awesome People Team members will get you everything you need.  We look forward to meeting you soon! 

To be considered, you must be at least 18 years of age with the ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check investigation.  You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship as DoubleDown does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities.  It is not exhaustive of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of the employee in this position.  DoubleDown reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, as business needs evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.