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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:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
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 multitask
- Ability to work in a team environment
- PeopleSoft Select 9.2 Financials
- Workday experience
Education and Certifications
BS in Finance/Accounting with at least 2 years GL experience
Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $65,000 - $81,250 annualized.
We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.
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.
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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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Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in corporate digital learning, focused on transforming today’s workforce for tomorrow’s economy. The Company provides enterprise learning solutions designed to prepare organizations for the future of work, overcome critical skill gaps, drive demonstrable behavior change, and unlock the potential in their people. Skillsoft offers a comprehensive suite of premium, original, and authorized partner content, including one of the broadest and deepest libraries of leadership & business skills, technology & developer, and compliance curricula. With access to a broad spectrum of learning options (including video, audio, books, bootcamps, live events, and practice labs), organizations can meaningfully increase learner engagement and retention. Skillsoft’s offerings are delivered through Percipio, its award-winning, AI-driven, immersive learning platform purpose built to make learning easier, more accessible, and more effective. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
Skillsoft provides a comprehensive selection of cloud-based corporate learning content, including courses, videos, books, and other resources on Leadership Development, Business Skills, Digital Transformation, Technology & Developer, and Compliance. Percipio’s intuitive design engages modern learners and its consumer-led experience assists in accelerating learning.
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