Junior Accountant

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the SEG Travel team by ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions. This role works closely with travel agents, vendors, management, and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, monitor financial activity, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable supporting a fast-paced travel services environment. 

While remote work may be available, work will be conducted during Pacific Time Zone hours and support a schedule that aligns with West Coast business operations. Availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours is an essential function of this position. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Record, review, and reconcile daily financial transactions, ensuring accounting records are accurate and complete. 

• Monitor bank transactions and research variances, exceptions, or unusual activity. 

• Gather, organize, and maintain invoices, payment records, account support, and other financial documentation. 

• Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries in a timely and professional manner. 

• Work closely with travel agents and management to research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment-related issues. 

• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal-entry support, account analysis, and reporting preparation. 

• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, credits, adjustments, and related supporting documentation. 

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed. 

• Support compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards. 

• Prepare ad hoc reports, reconciliations, and financial analyses for management as requested. 

• Collaborate with team members and internal partners to support accurate financial reporting and timely issue resolution. 

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency. 

• Support special projects and other team priorities as assigned. 

• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to wear multiple hats and step outside core responsibilities when needed to support the team. 

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above 

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred. 

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 

• Highly developed organizational and time-management skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliation activities. 

• Familiarity with accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems, or expense management platforms. 

• Experience working in a high-volume, transaction-focused, or customer-service-oriented environment. 

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting tight deadlines. 

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the team. 

• Adaptability and willingness to take on responsibilities outside the core job description as business needs evolve. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within the travel industry. 

• Experience with Galileo/Travelport+ or a similar travel industry platform. 

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.”   

Benefits:      

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.     

 What we offer you:   

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)    

• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits   

• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs     

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children    

• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance    

• Short-term & long-term disability plans     

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave     

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting   

• Education assistance and student loan programs      

Other Programs:    

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)   

• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)     

• Matching gift program     

• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)     

• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees   

• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)     

The target annualized base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 5%. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  

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