Staff Accountant (Greater NYC Area, NY or Remote) – Skillsoft

Job Description

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

Staff Accountant

At Skillsoft, we are all about making work matter. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. We are bold, sharp, driven and most of all, true. Join us in our quest to democratize learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

OVERVIEW:

Skillsoft is currently seeking a Staff Accountant. In this role, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for specific aspects of monthly financial statements for SkillSoft and subsidiaries as well as other accounting duties, as assigned for Skillsoft and subsidiaries. The position includes now, or will include as training occurs, the following responsibilities:

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Responsible for reconciling Balance Sheet accounts specifically assigned from month to month, with a complete understanding of procedural and technical aspects of each account.
• Assist in the monthly close process – follow up on assigned duties relating to the close.
• Assist with quarterly/yearly audits.
• Allocate Cross Charge Costs and Interunit Transactions, as well as Currency translation, through system automated processes.
• Assist in the Interunit Account Reconciliations with Worldwide Business Units, and post F/X revaluations when applicable.
• Report Month over Month and Quarterly variances during close process on all Balance Sheet and P&L accounts for all North America business units.
• Validation of the AR balances, and performs calculation of bad debt.
• Review AP postings before they are posted to ensure accuracy.
• Work with the Treasury, Tax, Commissions, Revenue department to book GL entries with appropriate management of backup.
• Assist in the Sarbanes Oxley compliance with internal & external auditor.
• Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of all domestic financial results.
• Recommend improvement of processes through automation.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Customer Focused – personally demonstrated that both external and internal customers are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner
• Initiative – Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them by looking for a new and productive ways to make an impact
• Innovative Thinking – Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise
• Building Organizational Commitment – Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and appreciation for the organization. Conveys a high-level of concern for all employees, while helping to ensure that both their needs and those of the organization are met
• Windows, Excel, Access, email and web-based tools
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work in a team environment
• PeopleSoft Select 9.2 Financials
• BS in Finance/Accounting with at least 5 years GL experience

Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be $58,000 to $83,000 annualized.

We offer full benefits. The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, AND SUCCESS. WE EMBRACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AND EACH OTHER AS:
• ONE TEAM
• OPEN AND RESPECTFUL
• CURIOUS
• READY
• TRUE

As a federal contractor, Skillsoft requires all team members working in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, any Skillsoft team member traveling to the United States for business will also need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft (US) Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law.

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