If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career!
Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.
At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move!
Why Skillz
Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more.
Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more.
Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.
Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environment at our 36,000+ square foot headquarters. Enjoy free breakfast and catered lunches, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events and many more.
Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare technical accounting analyses and memorandums in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Maintain and update the Company’s significant accounting policies and related documentation.
- Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters and present conclusions to Accounting leadership.
- Partner with the Director of Corporate Accounting to ensure technical accounting conclusions and policies are appropriately reflected in financial reporting and disclosures.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including footnotes and supporting disclosures, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and external auditors during reporting and filing cycles.
- Monitor and assess new and proposed accounting standards issued by the SEC and FASB and evaluate potential impacts on the Company’s financial reporting.
- Support process improvement and reporting automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen reporting controls.
Key Competencies
- Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
- SEC Reporting & Disclosure Requirements
- Strong Understanding of U.S. GAAP and Public Company Reporting
- Knowledge of SOX Compliance and Internal Controls
- Attention to Detail and Analytical Problem Solving
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Meet Tight Deadlines
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Collaborative Cross-Functional Partnership Skills
Required Experience
- 4–6 years of experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
- Prior public accounting experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm.
- Experience supporting SEC registrants and public company reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and audit processes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA license from any state required; inactive CPAs will also be considered.
- Experience with Workiva or similar SEC reporting tools preferred.
Total Starting Compensation including Base + Bonus: $110,000
Location: Onsite, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Travel Requirement: None
Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!
Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. We look forward to having you on board!
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Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Skills Required
- 7-9 years of experience in technical accounting and/or financial reporting
- Prior public accounting experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm
- Active or inactive CPA license from any U.S. state
- Experience working with SEC registrants/public companies
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
- Experience using Workiva preferred
What We Do
Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition. The Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual esports tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide, and distributes millions in prizes each month. Skillz has also earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, San Francisco Business Times’ Best Places to Work, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000. We’re building a groundbreaking company that's pioneering an entirely new industry, and we're searching for top-notch people to join our mission. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to meet you!
