Scholastic
Accounting Manager
Scholastic, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee all day-to-day management of accounting area for all functions within, including: Procurement Finance, A/P, Fixed Assets, and Month End Close.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
Coordinates the reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and ensures that all accounting transactions and journal entries are in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Ensure compliance to the companies accounting policies and procedures (including SOX).
Monitor actual expenses and assist management in developing, recommending, and implementing corrective action to ensure results of the operations are in line with the operating budget.
Manage the Budgeting, and Forecasting processes for the NSO Balance Sheet and assigned departments.
Supervision and development of the Accounting staff.
Effectively lead Accounting staff in various projects to improve processes, implement controls, and provide optimal service levels to the organization.
Perform financial analysis and prepare reports that provide detailed cost information to local and corporate management.
Oversee the month-end processing and reporting related to assigned departments.
Working with Operations team to create and maintain activity base costing system for assigned departments.
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
8-10 years of experience in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
Knowledge of GAAP and General Accounting activities required.
Prior leadership role in budgeting and forecasting required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively depending on the situation.
Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment a plus.
Experience with Oracle preferred.
Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Capability to work on multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Finance
Location Region/State:
Missouri
EEO Statement:
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee all day-to-day management of accounting area for all functions within, including: Procurement Finance, A/P, Fixed Assets, and Month End Close.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
Coordinates the reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and ensures that all accounting transactions and journal entries are in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Ensure compliance to the companies accounting policies and procedures (including SOX).
Monitor actual expenses and assist management in developing, recommending, and implementing corrective action to ensure results of the operations are in line with the operating budget.
Manage the Budgeting, and Forecasting processes for the NSO Balance Sheet and assigned departments.
Supervision and development of the Accounting staff.
Effectively lead Accounting staff in various projects to improve processes, implement controls, and provide optimal service levels to the organization.
Perform financial analysis and prepare reports that provide detailed cost information to local and corporate management.
Oversee the month-end processing and reporting related to assigned departments.
Working with Operations team to create and maintain activity base costing system for assigned departments.
#LI-MV1
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
8-10 years of experience in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
Knowledge of GAAP and General Accounting activities required.
Prior leadership role in budgeting and forecasting required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively depending on the situation.
Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment a plus.
Experience with Oracle preferred.
Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Capability to work on multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Finance
Location Region/State:
Missouri
EEO Statement:
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.