As one of the leading licensed international children’s publishers in the world, we continue to create the highest quality of products for children, and are dedicated to bringing excellence to children’s publishing.
ABOUT US:
At Phoenix International Publications, Inc., we are committed to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining books for young readers to encourage a lifelong love of story time. As one of the leading licensed international children’s publishers in the world, we create the highest quality of products for children and have been dedicated to bringing excellence to children’s publishing for more than three decades. Our headquarters are in Chicago, with offices worldwide.
Together with licensing partners Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Baby Einstein, and World of Eric Carle, among others, as well as our own collection of original authors and illustrators, we interlace beloved characters with charming illustrations, activities, sounds, and songs. Our award-winning stories, and eye for digital advancement, provide a unique interactive reading experience that will delight any child and inspire a lifelong love of reading for the whole family.
Our sound books, song books, picture books, board books, bath books, and Look and Find books are available wherever books are sold. The PI Kids brand is recognized worldwide as a Leading Licensee, and our books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
OPPORTUNITY:
Are you ready to join our Finance Team? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for accounting and finance, a deep understanding of the month-end closing process, consolidating financial statements, and a proven history of accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards; and the able to identify opportunities for process improvements.
This full-time position is based in our Chicago office, and we offer a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remotely.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Month-End Close: Lead the closing process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
Financial Consolidation: Manage consolidation of multi-entity financials, reconciling intercompany transactions and preparing consolidated reports.
Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providing variance analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Internal Controls: Maintain and improve internal controls related to close and consolidation, supporting audits as needed.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams and support junior staff in financial matters.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please submit a COVER LETTER, RESUME AND SALARY EXPECTATIONS.
