Cengage Group

We are a global education technology company equipping learners with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready.

Senior Accountant

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Ohio

Posted

68 days ago

Salary

$67K - $87K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

• Manage the full inventory accounting lifecycle—from receipts and warehouse movements to sales, returns, and disposals. • Ensure valuation accuracy under weighted average cost and compliance with GAAP. • Perform monthly reconciliations between subledgers and the general ledger for inventory and cost accounts using Excel, Power BI, and Blackline. • Strengthen internal controls and streamline processes to meet SOX and GAAP standards. • Align with the revenue accounting on transactions that involve the convergence of inventory and revenue recognition (ASC‑606), to secure accurate timing and valuation for specialized scenarios. • Develop deep SAP expertise, troubleshoot discrepancies, and support end-to-end inventory flow across SAP and LogPro. • Provide insights on inventory reserves, COGS, and margin impacts to guide leadership decisions. • Support month-end close and audits with timely, accurate postings and documentation.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of inventory accounting experience, including valuation and reconciliation.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP (ASC‑330; familiarity with ASC‑606 is a plus)
  • Proficiency in ERP systems—SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards E1 preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
  • Ability to build and maintain complex queries; PowerBI development experience is beneficial
  • Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation/reporting tools a plus

Benefits

  • Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees

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