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. The position includes now, or will include as training occurs, the following responsibilities:
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.
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 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
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
Education and Certifications
BS in Finance/Accounting with 2-4 years GL experience
Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft 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
