Sr Accountant

Because this position requires regular on-site work at our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who currently reside in Northeast Ohio. Remote work and relocation assistance are NOT available for this role. American Greetings is seeking a Senior Accountant within North American Accounting Department. The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting financial reporting, managing royalty accounting processes, and performing core general ledger reconciliations. The role requires application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and procedures to analyze financial information; prepare accurate and timely financial reports and trial balances and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. This role works cross-functionally across Divisional Sales and Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Licensing to ensure data accuracy, timely reporting, and system integrity across Oracle, SAP, and Blackline. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *Maintain and analyze divisional sales databases to support business operations. *Execute standard monthly journal entries, including Returns & Allowance accruals, cash adjustments, and tax accruals within Oracle and SAP. *Manage and maintain documentation for retailer contractual allowance terms in collaboration with Divisional Sales. *Perform monthly system tie-outs between Oracle and SAP to ensure data consistency. *Perform quarterly and annual financial write-ups and conduct BPC-to-SAP system verifications. *Maintain SAP system integrity by clearing errors, updating seasonal return rates, and assisting with annual system updates. *Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual Net Sales reporting and variance analysis. *Calculate and process timely, accurate royalty advance payments and statements for authors, artists, and licensors. *Prepare monthly and quarterly royalty journal entries, including intercompany transactions. *Complete monthly account reconciliations for royalty accounts. *Collaborate closely with the Senior Royalties Analyst, Licensing, and Accounts Payable teams. This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. We desire to place a priority on referrals of protected veterans. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor