Staff Accountant

THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP•North Canton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an on-site role based in our North Canton, Ohio office. Applicants must currently reside in NE Ohio. Our campus offers a welcoming and conveniently located work environment, including an onside cafeteria with hot meals, a coffee cafe, and an on-site gym for employees. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Position Summary The Staff Accountant assists the accounting team with month-end close and the preparation of the financial statements. Duties also include assistance with other various projects within the finance/accounting organization including annual audit preparation and reconciliations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the capacity to identify, assess and prioritize competing interests and needs
Skills and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing to convey complex concepts clearly and logically
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion
Skill and ability to strategically execute within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented and complex environment

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation preferred
Knowledge of specialized tools is a plus but not required (Microsoft D365, reporting software such as deFacto, Basware, Blackline)

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements and MD&A in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Preparation of monthly financial packages circulated to the management team.
Support the accounting function and teams, with a continuous focus on improving policies, processes, procedures and systems; month-end close process; consolidation; and accounting operations.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with US GAAP.
Perform period-end accruals, adjustments, recurring, and other accounting entries at the Corporate level and across the Company’s operating segments.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations in your areas of oversight.
Work across the finance function to document and ensure internal control compliance.
Interpret and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual results.
Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements to ensure accuracy of financial information and compliance with US GAAP.
Prepare account reconciliations (quarterly, at a minimum).
Prepare monthly account fluctuation explanations.
Perform research, interpret technical accounting guidance, and assist in the documentation of areas including: Lease accounting Revenue recognition Financial reporting and related disclosures FASB ASU pronouncements
Assist with coordinating the activities of the external auditors to ensure successful completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Analyze financial data to determine accounting, finance, and tax implications for all material business decisions.