Staff Accountant, Global Consolidations & Reporting

Cengage; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is hiring a Staff Accountant, Global Accounting & Reporting, to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team. You will engage in high-level financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, and close processes for a global education company.

Responsibilities include journal prep, reconciliations, recon-population analysis, and supporting BlackLine tasks, with collaboration across accounting and finance functions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar; equivalent experience accepted.
• 1-3 years in accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Public accounting experience preferred for externally traded companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core financial statements.
• Proficient Excel and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced close.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support financial close by preparing journals and reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet analysis and follow up on open close items.
• Maintain documentation for reconciliations and close activities.
• Analyze reconciliation populations and support quality reviews.
• Assist with BlackLine tasks and related workstreams.
• Validate financial data and ensure system tie-outs.
• Support audit requests with reports and documentation.
• Research differences and document findings for review.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to obtain info.
• Drive item resolution and monitor open actions across teams.
• Assist with other consolidations and reporting tasks as assigned.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP Group Reporting

BlackLine

Essbase

Job description

Cengage is hiring a Staff Accountant, Global Accounting & Reporting, to join the Consolidations & Group Reporting team. You will engage in high-level financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, and close processes for a global education company.

Responsibilities include journal prep, reconciliations, recon-population analysis, and supporting BlackLine tasks, with collaboration across accounting and finance functions worldwide.