Staff Accountant

Skillsoft is the global leader in eLearning. We train more professionals than any other company and we are trusted by the world's leading organizations, including 65 percent of the Fortune 500. At Skillsoft, our mission is to build beautiful technology and engaging content. Our 165,000+ courses, videos and books are accessed more than 130 million times every month, in 160 countries and 29 languages. With 100% cloud access, anytime, anywhere.

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

* 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