Staff Accountant

Kenan Advantage Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join the finance team. This entry-level role will assist the division controllers with accounting, record keeping, and preparing financial statements for various business units.

You will handle monthly revenue and expense accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with audit schedules, reporting, and routine financial analyses under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply accounting theory and concepts.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong organization skills.
• Resistance to stress.
• Strong PC skills (MS Office, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly revenue and expense accruals, corporate and intercompany allocations, and various other journal entries.
• Meet monthly closing deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and prepare workpapers to support those balances.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual audit schedules.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements.
• Research items requested by senior financial or operations management.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organization skills

Resistance to stress

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant I is an entry level position that will assist the Division Controllers and other members of the Finance team with the accounting, record keeping, and preparation of the financial statements of the various business units.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant I is an entry level position that will assist the Division Controllers and other members of the Finance team with the accounting, record keeping, and preparation of the financial statements of the various business units.

Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly revenue and expense accruals, corporate and intercompany allocations, and various other journal entries
• Meet monthly closing deadlines
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and prepare workpapers to support those balances
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual audit schedules
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements
• Research items requested by senior financial or operations management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply accounting theory and concepts
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organization skills
• Resistance to stress
• Strong PC skills (MS Office, Excel, etc.)

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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