Lead Accountant - SEC Reporting

Location

4900 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio

This position will assist the SEC Reporting Team in preparing required periodic SEC Filings. The Lead Accountant will have strong analytical skills and be able to work both independently and as a member of cross‑functional teams. The Lead Accountant will demonstrate excellent communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting and process improvement skills.

• Assist in preparation of certain schedules and disclosures used in SEC reporting (10‑Q and 10‑K)
• Prepare quarterly earnings releases in collaboration with the Investor Relations department
• Prepares thorough documentation to support SEC accounting schedules and work papers.
• Analyzes peer disclosures and identifies reporting trends and areas of improvement.
• Suggests enhancements in department processes and procedures to increase efficiency and/or improve customer service.
• Assists with various aspects of the yearly audit.
• Assists with the implementation of various accounting standards and any impacts to financial statements and disclosures
• Develops a good understanding of Key’s organization and products.
• Continues to develop knowledge base on existing and emerging issues in both accounting and banking.
• Other duties as assigned by management

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

• 1‑3 years of financial reporting, public accounting, or other relevant experience

• Integrity and trust — exemplifies a high degree of honesty and maintains trustworthiness. Exercises principled judgment.
• Ethics and values — adheres to the highest standards in these areas and exhibits the ability to maintain them in the face of adversity.
• Functional/Technical skills — good understanding of the accounting and research skills necessary to address the numerous accounting and reporting issues encountered throughout Key.
• Customer focus — maintains an intense focus on clients and their service needs including proactively networking with individual clients throughout the bank in their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Timely decision making — promptly responds to client issues where possible or works to address issues requiring others involvement with the result of timely action on the particular issue.
• Action oriented — takes charge and independently pursues appropriate solutions to issues.
• Written communications — demonstrated ability to communicate necessary information in a written form as appropriate.
• Interpersonal savvy — works productively with others particularly in situations where action from other individuals is necessary to achieve the desired results.
• Presentation skills — possesses the skills to effectively present work results and other issues to superiors and peers.
• All Key Bank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

• 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.

• Hybrid (3+ days)

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $56,000.00 – $85,000.00 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 subject to individual and company performance.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 12/05/2025

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