Sr Accountant

Job Location:

North Canton, OH 44720
Position Type:
Accounting

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: 8hr
Job Category: NA

This position assists the Division Controllers with the preparation and analysis of the financial statements of the business unit. Duties also include various projects such as annual audit support, technological enhancements, accounting process improvements, internal control documentation, and acting as a liaison between the business unit terminals and other departments within KAG services. At this time, the position does not have any direct reports.

Interface responsibilities include senior KAG financial and business unit operations management, terminal managers, and personnel within other departments of KAG services including accounts payable, payroll, treasury, purchasing, tax, and accounting. The position will also interface with the business unit administrative functions, if applicable, to include billing, licensing, safety administration, maintenance, and others.

• Meet corporate monthly closing deadlines
• Reconcile assigned ledger accounts
• Perform assigned journal entries including, but not limited to:
• Revenue allocations and accruals
• Payroll and related accruals
• Prepaid expense amortization
• Insurance and related accruals
• Inter-company transactions
• Other expense accruals
• Rents and leases
• Other corporate consolidation entries
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual audit schedules as required to support the internal/external audit function

• Prepare and/or distribute monthly financial summaries
• Field and respond to accounting questions from the Company’s operations personnel
• Investigate P&L variances
• Coordinate with Company’s Financial Reporting and FP&A functions in analyzing financial results

• Assist in special projects, such as:
• Accelerated close initiatives
• ERP upgrade and enhancements
• Internal control documentation and compliance
• Assist business unit operations personnel in resolving issues with other KAG services departments
• Assist other KAG services departments in resolving accounting/control issues with business unit terminals
• Help facilitate the external audit by preparing necessary support and answering questions from auditors
• Assist in the preparation of the annual business/capital plan
• Assist in diligence, opening balance sheet accounting, and integration efforts related to acquisitions

• Bachelor’s in Accounting
• 3-5 years of experience
• CPA preferred; CPA-eligible candidates will be considered, with support for exam costs
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply accounting theory
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organization skills
• Resistance to stress
• Strong PC skills (MS Office, advanced Excel)
• Knowledge of specialized tools is a plus but not required (Microsoft D365, TMW, TMT, Basware, de Facto, Blackline)