Ohio, USA United States Full time

R2026-1104

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. What you'll do here: As a Staff Accountant in our Consolidations & Group Reporting team, you will play a significant role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and consolidation processes. This role provides exposure to a global public-company environment where you will: + Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. + Prepare assigned account reconciliations and accompanying schedules accurately. + Prepare One-Time Cost reporting and analysis for review. + Prepare CTA reconciliations along with supporting reports. + Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs. + Run and refresh recurring financial reports. + Assist with Balance Sheet analysis, collecting supporting information from account owners. + Follow up on outstanding close items and documentation. + Assist with recurring BlackLine tasks and controls. + Prepare and maintain close and financial-reporting support documentation. + Support audit requests by gathering reports and supporting documentation. + Research account and reporting differences, document findings, and escalate complex or unusual items for review. + Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to obtain supporting information and follow routine open items through resolution. + Assist with testing and documentation for new or updated accounting processes and controls. + Maintain organized documentation supporting reconciliations, reporting, and close activities. + Support other Consolidations and financial-reporting activities as assigned.

Skills you will need here:

To be successful in this role, you should bring: + A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar area, or equivalent experience. + 1-3 years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience. + Public accounting experience required, with experience auditing or supporting publicly traded companies strongly preferred. + A solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. + Outstanding attention to detail and To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account