Global Consolidations & Financial Reporting Accountant

Cengage; Lake Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Staff Accountant, Global Accounting & Reporting to join our Consolidations & Group Reporting team. This role offers hands-on involvement in a global environment with high-level financial reporting and consolidation tasks.

You will support close processes, perform balance sheet analyses, and help with auditable documentation while collaborating across accounting and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced close.

Responsibilities

• Support financial close processes with journals and reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet analysis and run reports.
• Maintain documentation for reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with BlackLine tasks and intercompany reconciliations.
• Coordinate with teams to gather supporting information.
• Support internal audits and external reporting requests.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP Group Reporting

BlackLine

Essbase

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Staff Accountant, Global Accounting & Reporting to join our Consolidations & Group Reporting team. This role offers hands-on involvement in a global environment with high-level financial reporting and consolidation tasks.

You will support close processes, perform balance sheet analyses, and help with auditable documentation while collaborating across accounting and finance teams.