Sr Accountant, Inventory Accounting (Remote)
About The Position
We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/. The Senior Accountant, Inventory Accounting (Offshore Operations Lead) directs the day-to-day execution of inventory accounting activities performed by the offshore team. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing, reconciliations, and control execution across inventory-related processes in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 330). The role blends technical accounting expertise, ERP knowledge across SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards, and operational leadership of an offshore team to deliver consistent, audit-ready results. This individual partners cross-functionally and supports month-end and quarter-end close activities, with a strong focus on operational excellence, process consistency, and continuous improvement.
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) and SOX controls, with expertise in accounting and reconciliation principles, particularly in relation to inventory operations.
- 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
- Clear, effective communication skills and capacity to work cross-functionally with a high degree of ownership
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation/reporting tools a plus
- Passionate about delivering accurate, timely results with meticulous attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the offshore inventory accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely execution of reconciliations, transaction processing, and control activities
- Own the quality and completeness of offshore results, providing direction, review, and ongoing coaching to drive consistency and accountability
- Ensure inventory transaction flow integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls across SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards
- Coordinate and support month-end and quarter-end close by validating offshore outputs, resolving issues, and partnering with the broader accounting team
- Support audit activities by ensuring offshore-prepared documentation and analyses are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, standardization, and control execution across inventory operations
Benefits
- Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
