Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Cengage Group

Sr Accountant advising on technical accounting topics including GAAP and financial reporting at Cengage. Collaborating with teams to prepare financial statements and support compliance initiatives.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,100 - $123,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and advise on technical accounting topics, including GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters.
Prepare comprehensive technical memos, analyses, and presentations.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues.
Assist with the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and audit readiness.
Operate as backup support for the financial reporting team.
Support internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives.
Facilitate coordination with internal and external counsel, as well as external auditors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
CPA preferred
4+ years of growing responsibilities and related experience; public accounting experience is a plus
Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment and successfully implement change
Strong communication and analytical skills
Familiarity with Workiva is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPfinancial reportingSEC mattersfinancial statementsdisclosuresaudit readinessinternal controlsSOX compliancetechnical accountinganalyses

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsability to thrive in multi-priority environmentability to implement change

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in financeCPA