Senior Accountant, Broker-Dealer

KeyCorp; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive compensation

Competitive salary

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a senior accounting professional to review financial statements, manage reconciliations, and coordinate monthly close processes. The role acts as a liaison between Financial and Servicing Operations and ensures GAAP compliance while supporting audit requests.

The candidate will leverage Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/Workday) to analyze data and present findings for decision-making. Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit.

Responsibilities

• Review balance sheets and income statements for accuracy.
• Perform moderate to complex reconciliations and settlements.
• Prepare regulatory reporting and coordinate audits.
• Document procedures and update processes as needed.
• Support internal controls testing and risk assessments.
• Collaborate across Financial and Servicing Operations to ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Power BI/Tableau

Financial analysis

Communication to stakeholders

Excel advanced (macros/pivot)

AI/RPA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

BlackLine

Job description

Location

4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Job Summary

The 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 Functions

• Perform General Accounting tasks for all payroll related activities
• Perform moderate to complex reconciliations, fundings or settlements
• Resolve moderate to complex reconciliation exceptions
• Prepare, analyze, coordinate and review regulatory reporting
• Document new departmental procedures, update changes to existing procedures, and/or review procedures
• Complete audit requests
• Participate in testing of corporate and departmental projects and communication of risks, issues or defects
• Support monitoring and testing of internal control including completing quality reviews for moderate to complex departmental functions/ GRC testing and coordination
• Proactively identify and implement areas of improvement in all aspects of current functions
• In depth excel skills for developing/creating complex calculations in workbooks
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

Work Experience

5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit. (preferred)

Skills

• Understanding and interpreting both manual and subsystem entries
• Managing accruals, amortizations, and identifying inconsistencies
• Ensuring financial statements align with accounting standards
• Completing audit requests and maintaining documentation
• Investigating causes of fluctuations in financial data
• Using data to support strategic decisions
• Leveraging tools like Power BI or Tableau to communicate insights
• Experience with platforms like SAP, Oracle, or Workday
• Familiarity with BlackLine or similar
• Including macros, pivot tables, and formulas
• Bridging Financial and Servicing Operations
• Tailoring messages for different stakeholders
• Presenting findings and driving decisions
• Coaching junior staff and fostering accountability
• Working alongside AI and RPA tools
• Especially in client-facing or sensitive scenarios

Core Competencies

All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and abide by Key's Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

General 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.

Travel

Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Work Location Category

Hybrid (3+ days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This 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. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date

10/23/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [e-mail].

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