Senior Accountant
KeyBank
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brooklyn • New York • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $69,000 - $105,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Perform general ledger activities supporting the month-end/year-end closing process by preparing accurate journal entries and account reconciliations
- Work collaboratively on various cross-functional initiatives including interactions with line of business management, operations, internal audit, risk management and compliance, accounting policy and research, and independent auditors
- Help facilitate accounting operations by overseeing and resolving suspense postings
- Respond to financial inquiries and provide financial analysis to support business decisions
- Assist with the annual audit process by supplying required documentation, preparing supporting schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries
- Assist in the preparation of external financial disclosures, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Support the drafting and maintenance of internal accounting policies and procedures
- Participate in special projects, including supporting accounting impacts from new product offerings or other business or regulatory changes, system enhancements, and training initiatives
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in accounting operations.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
- 4-6 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit (preferred)
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP; exposure to banking or financial instruments is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to tailor messaging for different stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledger activitiesjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsfinancial analysisU.S. GAAPfinancial disclosuresaccounting policiesprocess improvementsautomation in accountingaudit process
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationstakeholder managementtime managementmultitaskingcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACPA candidate