Global Consolidations & Reporting Accountant

Cengage Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, and close activities in a global public-company environment.

Join a collaborative finance team focused on consolidations, reporting controls, and process improvements. The role emphasizes attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth within the Consolidations organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Public accounting experience preferred; exposure to publicly traded companies is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced close environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborates effectively with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity to deepen knowledge in consolidations and reporting.

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 supporting reports.
• Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs.
• Run and refresh recurring financial reports.
• Assist with Balance Sheet analysis and item resolution.
• Follow up on open close items and documentation.
• Assist with BlackLine tasks and controls.
• Maintain close and financial reporting documentation.
• Support audit requests with reports and documentation.
• Research accounting differences and escalate complex items.
• Coordinate with teams to obtain supporting information.
• Assist with testing for new accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain documentation supporting reconciliations and close activities.
• Support other Consolidations and financial-reporting tasks.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

1–3 years experience

Public accounting

US GAAP

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Consolidations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP Group Reporting

BlackLine

Essbase

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, and close activities in a global public-company environment.

Join a collaborative finance team focused on consolidations, reporting controls, and process improvements. The role emphasizes attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth within the Consolidations organization.