THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP
Job Details
Job Location
96 North Canton OH CSC - North Canton, OH
Position Type
Finance
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
8hr
Job Category
NA
Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the corporate controller, division controllers, VP of Finance, and other areas of the finance/accounting departments. Areas of concentration will include, but are not limited to, internal and external financial reporting, financial statement close, financial consolidation, internal controls, accounting policy and procedures, technical accounting analysis and documentation, research, and maintaining financial systems. 3+ years of accounting experience is required.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
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:
Job Location
96 North Canton OH CSC - North Canton, OH
Position Type
Finance
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
8hr
Job Category
NA
Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the corporate controller, division controllers, VP of Finance, and other areas of the finance/accounting departments. Areas of concentration will include, but are not limited to, internal and external financial reporting, financial statement close, financial consolidation, internal controls, accounting policy and procedures, technical accounting analysis and documentation, research, and maintaining financial systems. 3+ years of accounting experience is required.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements and MD&A in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Preparation of monthly financial packages circulated to the management team
- Support the accounting function and teams, with a continuous focus on improving policies, processes, procedures and systems; month-end close process; consolidation; and accounting operations. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform period-end accruals, adjustments, recurring, and other accounting entries at the Corporate level and across the Company's operating segments
- Complete and/or manage balance sheet reconciliations in your areas of oversight
- Work across the finance function and with senior management to document and ensure internal control compliance.
- Interpret and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual results.
- Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Review and approve financial statements to ensure accuracy of financial information and compliance with US GAAP.
- Review and approve account reconciliations (quarterly, at a minimum).
- Review and approve monthly account fluctuation explanations.
- Perform research, interpret technical accounting guidance, and assist in the documentation of areas including:
- Goodwill / intangible assets
- Lease accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Stock compensation
- Purchase price accounting
- Financial reporting and related disclosures
- FASB ASU pronouncements
- Assist with coordinating the activities of the external auditors to ensure successful completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Analyze financial data to determine accounting, finance, and tax implications for all material business decisions.
- Represent the accounting function in acquisition analysis and acquisition integration.
- Participate in ongoing organizational and individual development
- Enhance a strong accounting team that provides proactive support and results-driven execution of responsibilities to meet the current and future needs of the business.
- Coach employees to facilitate engagement and professional development. Continually strive to develop talent within the accounting organization to promote individual development.
- Align and activate resources to resolve issues and/or take advantage of opportunities arising from organizational change.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation preferred
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the capacity to identify, assess and prioritize competing interests and needs
- Skills and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing to convey complex concepts clearly and logically
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion
- Skill and ability to strategically execute within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented and complex environment
- Knowledge of specialized tools is a plus but not required (Microsoft D365, reporting software such as Hyperion/deFacto, Basware, Blackline)
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.