Cengage Group · 2 weeks ago
Senior Accountant (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $87K/yr
5+ years expCengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate inventory valuation and transaction flow integrity in compliance with US GAAP, and partners closely with revenue accounting to ensure alignment across the financial statements.
E-LearningEdTechHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Expertise in accounting and reconciliation principles, particularly in relation to inventory
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
Ability to build and maintain complex queries
Clear, effective communication skills and capacity to work cross-functionally with a high degree of ownership
Passionate about delivering accurate, timely results with meticulous attention to detail
Preferred
Familiarity with ASC‑606 is a plus
Proficiency in ERP systems—SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards E1 preferred
PowerBI development experience is beneficial
Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation/reporting tools a plus
Company
Cengage Group
Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-02Private Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Darren Person
EVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Recent News
2025-10-31
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