Staff Accountant

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); Canton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant I to assist the Division Controllers and the Finance team with accounting, record keeping and financial statement preparation for multiple business units.

The role includes preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting audit schedules, and contributing to monthly statements. Strong accounting knowledge, communication skills and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and concepts.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills

Resistance to stress

Thorough knowledge of accounting

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.

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.