Global Consolidations & Reporting Accountant

Cengage Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant, Global Accounting & Reporting in the United States to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team. You will be part of a global company environment, contributing to high-level financial reporting and consolidation tasks.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting or financial reporting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1-3 years in accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support financial close processes by preparing journals and reconciliations.
• Maintain balance sheet analysis, run reports, and follow up on items.
• Document reconciliations and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with BlackLine tasks and reconciliation workstreams.
• Coordinate with teams to obtain supporting information and resolve items.
• Support audit requests with reports and documentation.
• Perform data validations and system tie-outs.
• Conduct analytical reviews of reconciliation population.
• Research differences and escalate complex items.
• Contribute to consolidations and group reporting activities.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP Group Reporting

BlackLine

Essbase

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant, Global Accounting & Reporting in the United States to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team. You will be part of a global company environment, contributing to high-level financial reporting and consolidation tasks.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting or financial reporting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, with strong Excel skills.