Global Consolidations Accountant: Close & Reporting

Cengage Group; Hagåtña (GU); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is hiring a Staff Accountant in the Consolidations & Group Reporting team in the United States. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, monthly/quarterly/year-end close, and supporting global consolidation processes.

You will handle reconciliations, reporting, and documentation, while collaborating with accounting and finance teams to resolve items and support audits. A public company background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Public accounting experience required, with experience auditing or supporting publicly traded companies 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 with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Interest in 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 and supporting reports.
• Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs.
• Run and refresh recurring financial reports.
• Assist with Balance Sheet analysis and gathering supporting information.
• Follow up on outstanding close items and documentation.
• Assist with BlackLine tasks and controls.
• Prepare and maintain close and financial-reporting documentation.
• Support audit requests with reports and documentation.
• Research differences and document findings; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with teams to obtain supporting information and resolve items.
• Assist with testing for new accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain organized documentation of reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Public accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Essbase

SAP Group Reporting

Job description

Cengage is hiring a Staff Accountant in the Consolidations & Group Reporting team in the United States. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, monthly/quarterly/year-end close, and supporting global consolidation processes.

You will handle reconciliations, reporting, and documentation, while collaborating with accounting and finance teams to resolve items and support audits. A public company background is preferred.