Staff Accountant

Cengage Group

. Support financial close processes by preparing journals and account reconciliations.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeOhio • United StatesJunior💰 $52,000 - $67,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting, while maintaining a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Financial ReportingAccount ReconciliationU.S. GAAPMicrosoft ExcelBlackLine

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet AnalysisFinancial Data ValidationAnalytical ReviewsFinancial Statement PreparationMulti-Entity Financial ReportingIntercompany AccountingAudit SupportDocumentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAPSAP Group ReportingBlackLineEssbase

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingProgress Toward CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingFinancial StatementsConsolidationsFinancial Close ProcessesAudit Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support financial close processes by preparing journals and account reconciliations.
Perform balance sheet analysis, run reports, and follow up on outstanding close items.
Maintain documentation supporting reconciliations, financial reporting, and close activities.
Conduct analytical reviews of the account reconciliation population as part of quality reviews.
Assist with recurring BlackLine tasks and account reconciliation workstreams.
Perform routine financial-data validations and system tie-outs.
Support audit requests by gathering reports and supporting documentation.
Research account and reporting differences, document findings, and advance 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 BlackLine issue resolution and team collaboration, driving open action items monitoring and completion.
Support other Consolidations and financial-reporting activities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, 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.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced close and reporting environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams.
A curiosity about developing deeper knowledge in consolidations and financial reporting.
Experience with corporate consolidations or multi-entity financial reporting preferred.
Experience with SAP, SAP Group Reporting, BlackLine, Essbase, or comparable financial systems preferred.
Exposure to intercompany accounting or global financial reporting preferred.
Experience preparing financial statement reconciliations and analyzing financial data preferred.
CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process