Retro Studios

Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Company, Ltd. Retro is a state-of-the-art game development studio, working in conjunction with Nintendo to bring award-winning games to Nintendo's cutting-edge next-generation platforms. Retro Studios is located in beautiful Austin, Texas. With rolling hills, scenic waterways, abundant wildlife, vibrant music and film scenes, and a laid-back cosmopolitan culture, Austin is a dynamic city with an excellent quality of life. Austin's sunny weather also supports a great range of outdoor activities, providing plenty of venues for top-notch game developers to recharge and unwind.

Announced by Nintendo in January 2019, Retro Studios is currently in the midst of developing Metroid Prime 4 for the Nintendo Switch.

Description Of Duties

AP & Purchasing

Coordinate purchasing efforts with Nintendo of America (NOA) to set up purchase orders and track project costs
Manage purchase orders and receive estimated costs against purchase orders for goods/services
Review all invoices and payment requests for appropriate documentation prior to processing, and responds to all inquiries in a timely manner
Work closely with outsourcing team to forecast, track, and analyze outsourcing vendor costs
Liaison between Retro and NOA Purchasing and Accounts Payable (P2P)
Assist with processing employee expense reports, as needed

Project Accountant

Track overall Project costs and studio costs
Complete Monthly General Ledger Account Reconciliation Reports
Assess and recommend appropriate accounting and reporting of moderately complex transactions and activities
Assist in month-end close processes
Prepare company procurement card reports and determine GL coding for purchases
Identify needed improvements in business processes and internal controls and work closely with management to design and implement
improvements to ensure compliance with NOA and regulatory requirements
Assist management with reviewing and maintaining AP policies and procedures

Other

Participate in special projects, such as coordinating events and driving initiatives to increase employee engagement
Perform day-to-day operational activities, such inventory management, stocking breakroom supplies, preparing communication to employees and other administrative duties
Support development team needs, such as coordinating meeting meals & travel arrangements
This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

Summary Of Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferred
5+ years’ accounting, administrative, or project management experience
Able to work with highly confidential and/or sensitive materials/information
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent Excel skills
Knowledge of gaming industry & Nintendo a plus

Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.