Accountant

KeyBank is a financial institution seeking an Accountant to manage financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP. The role involves reviewing balance sheets, participating in month-end close processes, and acting as a liaison between Financial and Servicing Operations.ResponsibilitiesReview Balance Sheet and Income Statement for reasonablenessResearch and understand causes of variances within general ledgerParticipate in month-end close process through analysis, review, identification of errors or inconsistencies, corrections where appropriateUnderstand and interpret both manual general ledger entries and subsystem interface entries from various operations groupsReconcile or review select general ledger accountsEstablish, monitor and adjust accruals or amortization entries where appropriatePerform research for inquiries concerning recorded transactionsAct as liaison between Financial Operations and Servicing Operations in interpretation of financial impact of subsystem interfacesComplete audit requestsDevelop understanding of applicable technical accounting guidance and review Financial Statements for conformity with GAAPPerforms 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 KeySkillsBachelor's Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience1+ years experience in a financial related fieldExperience with platforms like SAP, Oracle, or WorkdayFamiliarity with BlackLine or similarUnderstanding and interpreting both manual and subsystem entriesManaging accruals, amortizations, and identifying inconsistenciesEnsuring financial statements align with accounting standardsCompleting audit requests and maintaining documentationBridging Financial and Servicing OperationsTailoring messages for different stakeholdersPresenting findings and driving decisionsCompany OverviewAt KeyBank we’ve made a promise to our clients that they will always have a champion in us. It was founded in 1849, and is headquartered in Cleveland , Ohio, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.key.com.