Global Consolidations Accountant: Close & Reporting

Cengage Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Consolidations & Group Reporting team to support close processes and financial reporting for a global public-company environment. You will prepare reconciliations, conduct data validations, and assist with balance sheet analysis and audit requests.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, a solid understanding of US GAAP, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Public accounting experience required; experience with publicly traded companies preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced close and reporting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with 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.
• Prepare CTA reconciliations and reports.
• Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs.
• Run and refresh recurring financial reports.
• Assist with Balance Sheet analysis and item resolution.
• Support audit requests with reports and docs.
• Research accounting differences and escalate complex items.
• Coordinate with teams to obtain supporting information.
• Assist with testing and documentation for new accounting processes.
• Maintain documentation for reconciliations and close.
• Support other Consolidations and financial-reporting activities.

Skills

Public accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Consolidations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

SAP Group Reporting

BlackLine

Essbase

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Consolidations & Group Reporting team to support close processes and financial reporting for a global public-company environment. You will prepare reconciliations, conduct data validations, and assist with balance sheet analysis and audit requests.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, a solid understanding of US GAAP, and proficiency in Excel.