The posting
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a few years of experience who is looking to further develop their technical accounting knowledge and gain broader exposure within a multinational business environment.
The position will have primary responsibility for inventory accounting and fixed assets, while also supporting month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger activities, statutory requirements, and other accounting processes.
The successful candidate should have a strong accounting foundation, good analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and take increasing ownership of accounting processes.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Inventory Accounting
- Be responsible for the end-to-end inventory accounting process.
- Perform monthly inventory reconciliations between the General Ledger, inventory subledger, warehouse records, and other relevant systems.
- Review inventory movements and investigate differences or unusual transactions.
- Monitor and account for inventory in transit, goods receipts, inventory adjustments, returns, write-offs, and other inventory movements.
- Prepare and post inventory-related month-end journal entries and accruals.
Fixed Assets
- Maintain accurate accounting records for the company's fixed assets.
- Ensure assets are correctly categorized and depreciated in accordance with the company's accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Monitor assets under construction / construction in progress (CIP) and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely capitalization.
- Prepare fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audit purposes.
Month-End Closing & General Accounting
- Participate actively in the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications and other accounting adjustments.
- Prepare assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.
- Assist the Accounting Manager and other Finance team members with ad hoc accounting analyses, projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop knowledge across different accounting processes and provide backup support to other members of the Accounting team when required.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Approximately 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a multinational or structured corporate environment.
- Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles and the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet and General Ledger.
- Previous exposure to inventory accounting and participation in month-end closing and account reconciliation processes would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, lookups and data analysis.
- Experience with an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP or similar would be an advantage.
- Very good command of written and spoken English.
- Exposure to US GAAP and/or IFRS would be considered an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Accounting knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals with an interest in developing deeper technical knowledge of inventory, fixed assets and general accounting.
Analytical mindset: Ability to analyze account movements, identify discrepancies, investigate their root causes and propose appropriate corrections.
Attention to detail: High level of accuracy when working with financial data, reconciliations and accounting entries.
Ownership and accountability: Willingness to take responsibility for assigned accounting areas and follow issues through to resolution.
Learning agility: Strong desire to learn new accounting processes, systems and business activities and gradually take on greater responsibilities.
Organization and time management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, particularly during month-end and year-end closing periods.
Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with Finance colleagues and cross-functional teams and explain accounting issues in a practical manner.
Teamwork: Collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across different accounting activities when required.
Problem solving: Ability to investigate issues rather than simply identify them, understand the underlying cause and work toward an appropriate solution.
Systems orientation: Comfortable working with ERP systems and large volumes of financial data, with an interest in improving and automating accounting processes.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Gross annual salary range of TRY 1,520,000 - TRY 1,805,000
- Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 5% of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results
- Paid time starting from 20 vacation days + 4 Mattel Days (company day off)
- Hybrid working set-up
- Commuting allowance or lease car (for eligible roles only)
- Meal allowance
- Sport allowance
- Employee assistance program: Access to Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
- Health Insurance including dependents coverage
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Toy discount
- Half day working option on Friday
- Seasonal gifts
- Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child, return to work program, path to parenthood, and family care leave
Mattel’s total compensation package is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as job grade, work location, relevant skills, and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview, we will share further details on Mattel Toys Trading Ltd Sirket’s total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time, due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.
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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.
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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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