Company Description

• Full-Time
• Solon, Ohio

Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. While we have an office and space for you to come in, we also realize that some people like to work from home. We want you to be comfortable, so if that means you work remotely 100%, or if you like to spice it up and come in from time-to-time, your work environment is up to you!

Job Description

The staff accountant will support the Playaway Products Finance team supporting general accounting functions within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within financial reporting systems implementing operating procedures to optimize productivity and efficiency of organization’s accounting practices; identify internal control issues and make recommendations to address.
• Reconcile key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies and issues.
• Participate in the month-end close process.
• Assist with cash monitoring and management through performing accurate bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile Intercompany monthly/quarterly/annual Sales Tax filings for states where organization has established nexus and state/government contract reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical thinker and problem solver
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Desire and demeanor to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Dedicated, friendly and professional team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to continuous self-improvement in a collaborative, values-driven environment.
• Strong commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
• Working knowledge of Netsuite (or another ERP) highly preferred, but not required
• Ability to analyze large datasets with SQL. Working knowledge of data visualization software such as Power BI to explore, analyze and present data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role/responsibility

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.