Cengage Group
Education Technology
SrAccountant,InventoryAccounting(Remote)
“Sr Accountant, Inventory Accounting (Remote) at Cengage Group. Skills: Inventory accounting, US GAAP, SOX controls, SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards E1. Directs the day-to-day execution of inventory accounting activities performed by the offshore team. Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing, reconciliations, and control execution across inventory-related processes”
What You'll Achieve.
accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing, reconciliations, and control execution; consistent, audit-ready results; operational excellence; process consistency; continuous improvement; accurate, timely execution of reconciliations, transaction processing, and control activities; quality and completeness of offshore results; consistency and accountability; inventory transaction flow integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls; audit-ready documentation and analyses; enhance efficiency, standardization, and control execution
Industry & Context.
resolving issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of inventory accounting experience, understanding of US GAAP (ASC‑330), SOX controls, expertise in accounting and reconciliation principles, particularly in relation to inventory operations
Nice to Have
familiarity with ASC‑606, PowerBI development experience, Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation/reporting tools
What You'll Do.
Directs the day-to-day execution of inventory accounting activities performed by the offshore team
and timeliness of transaction processing
and control execution across inventory-related processes
Partners cross-functionally
Supports month-end and quarter-end close activities
Focus on operational excellence
and continuous improvement
Lead and coordinate the offshore inventory accounting team
Own the quality and completeness of offshore results
Ensure inventory transaction flow integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls
Coordinate and support month-end and quarter-end close by validating offshore outputs
and partnering with the broader accounting team
Support audit activities by ensuring offshore-prepared documentation and analyses are complete
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency
and control execution across inventory operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners cross-functionally; partnering with the broader accounting team; work cross-functionally
Communication Scope
Clear, effective communication skills
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