Sr. Accountant

World Book Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Plays a key role in supporting key accounting processes and strategic finance initiatives. This role oversees complex accounting areas, mentors staff, and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance processes, controls, and reporting. 

Position Overview 

World Book is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting key accounting processes and strategic finance initiatives. This role oversees complex accounting areas, mentors staff, and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance processes, controls, and reporting. 

World Book is part of Marmon Holdings – a global organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway. Here you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Financial Close, Reporting and Compliance 

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. 

Oversee accounting over Working Capital, Inventory, Payroll, as well as advanced treatments around Capitalization and Amortization of Software, Pre-Publication and Commissions. 

Support tax filings, budgeting, and ad hoc financial analysis. 

• Business Partnership and Reporting 

Partner with and oversee planning and analysis around Research and Development and General and Administrative functions.  

Assist in variance analysis and management reporting. 

• Process Improvement & Controls 

Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies; maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and audit readiness. 

Recommend and implement accounting process improvements and automation opportunities, including ERP enhancements and data integrity. 

• Mentor Staff Accountant and other special projects as directed by Finance leadership. 

Qualifications & Skills 

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role. 

• Strong understanding of GAAP and excellent <