Accountant

Job TitleLocation: 4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn OhioJob DescriptionThe role involves reviewing balance sheets and income statements, investigating general ledger variances, participating in month-end close processes, reconciling accounts, managing accruals, acting as liaison between Financial and Servicing Operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and completing audit requests.Essential FunctionsPerform General Accounting tasks for all payroll related activitiesPerform moderate to complex reconciliations, fundings or settlementsResolve moderate to complex reconciliation exceptionsPrepare, analyze, coordinate and review regulatory reportingDocument new departmental procedures, update changes to existing procedures, and/or review proceduresComplete audit requestsParticipate in testing of corporate and departmental projects and communication of risks, issues or defectsSupport monitoring and testing of internal control including completing quality reviews for moderate to complex departmental functions/ GRC testing and coordinationProactively identify and implement areas of improvement in all aspects of current functionsIn depth excel skills for developing/creating complex calculations in workbooksOther duties as assigned by managementPerforms other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without noticeComplies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.EducationBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)Work Experience5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit. (preferred)SkillsUnderstanding and interpreting both manual and subsystem entriesManaging accruals, amortizations, and identifying inconsistenciesEnsuring financial statements align with accounting standardsCompleting audit requests and maintaining documentationInvestigating causes of fluctuations in financial dataUsing data to support strategic decisionsLeveraging tools like Power BI or Tableau to communicate insightsExperience with platforms like SAP, Oracle, or WorkdayFamiliarity with BlackLine or similarIncluding macros, pivot tables, and formulasBridging Financial and Servicing OperationsTailoring messages for different stakeholdersPresenting findings and driving decisionsCoaching junior staff and fostering accountabilityWorking alongside AI and RPA toolsEspecially in client-facing or sensitive scenariosCore CompetenciesAll KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and abide by Key's Code of Conduct.Physical DemandsGeneral Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.TravelOccasional travel to include overnight stay.Work Location CategoryHybrid (3+ days)Compensation and BenefitsThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.