Cengage Group

Accountant

• 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.

Senior Accountant