Consolidations & Financial Reporting Accountant

Cengage Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team in the United States. You will assist with monthly closes, reconciliations, and reporting, gaining exposure to a global public-company environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting or audit experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. Public accounting exposure is preferred, with opportunities to advance in corporate reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Public accounting experience required, with exposure to publicly traded companies preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced close.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Collaborates effectively with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity about consolidations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations and schedules.
• Prepare One-Time Cost reporting and analysis for review.
• Prepare CTA reconciliations along with supporting reports.
• Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs.
• Run and refresh recurring financial reports.
• Assist with Balance Sheet analysis, collecting supporting information from account owners.
• Follow up on outstanding close items and documentation.
• Assist with recurring BlackLine tasks and controls.
• Prepare and maintain close and financial-reporting support documentation.
• Support audit requests by gathering reports and supporting documentation.
• Research account and reporting differences, document findings, and escalate.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to obtain supporting information.
• Assist with testing and documentation for new or updated accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain organized documentation supporting reconciliations, reporting, and close activities.
• Support other Consolidations and financial-reporting activities as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Public accounting experience

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Essbase

Group Reporting tools

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team in the United States. You will assist with monthly closes, reconciliations, and reporting, gaining exposure to a global public-company environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting or audit experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. Public accounting exposure is preferred, with opportunities to advance in corporate reporting and controls.