Position 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. 

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for reconciling Balance Sheet accounts specifically assigned from month to month.

Assist in the monthly close process – follow up on assigned duties relating to the close.

Assist with quarterly/yearly audits.

Responsible for all aspects of fixed assets to ensure all capital expenditures are recorded correctly in accordance with GAAP. This includes reviewing all invoices that are vouchered to fixed assets by AP to ensure our policies and procedures are correctly followed, including asset owner, tag #, and location information. 

Allocate Cross Charge Costs and Interunit Transactions 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.

Review AP postings before they are posted to ensure accuracy.

Work with the Treasury and Tax department to book GL entries with appropriate management of backup.

Assist in the Sarbanes Oxley compliance with internal auditor.

Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of all domestic financial results.

Recommend improvement of processes through automation.

Desired Skills and Experience

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 9.0 Financials

Education and Certifications

BS in Finance/Accounting with 2-4 years GL experience

Equal Opportunity Employer