Global Consolidations Accountant

Cengage Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in the Consolidations & Group Reporting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and consolidations for a global public-company environment. You will support the close process, prepare reconciliations, and assist with reporting and controls.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting or audit experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong Excel skills. Experience with SAP Group Reporting and BlackLine is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Public accounting experience required, with experience auditing or supporting publicly traded companies strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced close and reporting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.

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 with supporting reports.
• Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs.
• Run and refresh recurring financial reports.
• Assist with Balance Sheet analysis and collect supporting information.
• Follow up on outstanding close items and documentation.
• Assist with recurring BlackLine tasks and controls.
• Prepare and maintain close and financial-reporting documentation.
• Support audit requests by gathering reports and supporting documentation.
• Research account and reporting differences and escalate complex items.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to obtain supporting information.
• Assist with testing and documentation for new accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain organized documentation supporting reconciliations and close activities.
• Support other Consolidations and financial-reporting activities as assigned.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP Group Reporting

BlackLine

Essbase

Job description

Cengage Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in the Consolidations & Group Reporting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and consolidations for a global public-company environment. You will support the close process, prepare reconciliations, and assist with reporting and controls.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting or audit experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong Excel skills. Experience with SAP Group Reporting and BlackLine is preferred.