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.

Experience Required:
• 2 + years public and / or industry accounting with experience in general ledger work, analysis, reconciliations and internal control compliance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle preferred)
• BlackLine & BPC experience is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access a plus
• Strong analytical problem-solving, high attention to detail, and proven ability to communicate and collaborate across functional teams.
• Ability to reach conclusions independently analyzing alternatives and present information effectively to Management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance
• CPA certification highly preferred

Please ensure all information submitted in your application is complete and accurate. Verification of candidate information may be conducted during the hiring process. Candidates who provide false, misleading, or materially inaccurate information, including residence or location information, may be disqualified from consideration.