Description
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.
As a Royalty Contract Services Specialist, you will own end-to-end Royalty accounting, forecasting, and payment activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and contractual compliance. You will review contracts for key terms, payment requirements, and standard language, leveraging AI tools where applicable. You will prepare royalty payments and submit for AP processing, including contract/vendor research and appropriate vendor-site validation.
Key responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end Royalty accounting, forecasting, and payment activities
- Review contracts for key terms, payment requirements, and standard language
- Prepare royalty payments and submit for AP processing
- Manage and track activities using tools in SharePoint
- Maintain contract/payment trackers, reconciliations, and monthly reporting
- Build cross-functional knowledge across every stage of the process
- Act as a process SME, supporting issue resolution, knowledge sharing, controls, and process improvements
- Provide full process coverage during team members' time off or absences and support new hire training and peer reviews
- Maintain and enhance SOPs and process/control documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like AP, Treasury, Tax, and Business Development
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in Royalty Accounting, AP, contract accounting, or related finance operations
- Strong knowledge of AP, payment processing, vendor reconciliation, and financial controls
- Understanding of GL accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end activities preferred
- Ability to interpret contracts and translate contractual terms into payment/accounting requirements
- Experience with Oracle R12/ERP systems and strong MS Excel skills
- Exposure to AI/automation tools and contract review is an advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide cross-functional coverage
- Flexibility to work based on Global business/process requirements