Accountant (1-Year Contract)

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end accounts receivable operations, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the position plays a key role in cash flow management, audit coordination, intercompany transactions, and budgeting support, while driving continuous improvements in financial processes.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage daily accounts receivable operations, including monitoring collections, following up on outstanding balances and deductions, and performing credit assessments.
• Prepare month-end closing journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and full sets of financial and management reports.
• Oversee intercompany invoicing and settlement processes to ensure timely and accurate transactions.
• Support audit requirements by preparing audit schedules and collaborating with auditors to ensure compliance with SOX and financial audit standards.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and perform financial analysis as required.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and assignments as needed.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification (CPA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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