Senior Accountant, Broker-Dealer

Location: 4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Job Summary The role involves reviewing balance sheets and income statements, investigating general ledger variances, participating in month-end close processes, reconciling accounts, managing accruals, acting as liaison between Financial and Servicing Operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and completing audit requests.

Essential Functions

Perform General Accounting tasks for all payroll related activities

Perform moderate to complex reconciliations, fundings or settlements

Resolve moderate to complex reconciliation exceptions

Prepare, analyze, coordinate and review regulatory reporting

Document new departmental procedures, update changes to existing procedures, and/or review procedures

Complete audit requests

Participate in testing of corporate and departmental projects and communication of risks, issues or defects

Support monitoring and testing of internal control including completing quality reviews for moderate to complex departmental functions/ GRC testing and coordination

Proactively identify and implement areas of improvement in all aspects of current functions

In depth excel skills for developing/creating complex calculations in workbooks

Other duties as assigned by management

Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

Work Experience

5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit. (preferred)

Skills

Understanding and interpreting both manual and subsystem entries

Managing accruals, amortizations, and identifying inconsistencies

Ensuring financial statements align with accounting standards

Completing audit requests and maintaining documentation

Investigating causes of fluctuations in financial data

Using data to support strategic decisions

Leveraging tools like Power BI or Tableau to communicate insights

Experience with platforms like SAP, Oracle, or Workday

Familiarity with BlackLine or similar

Including macros, pivot tables, and formulas

Bridging Financial and Servicing Operations

Tailoring messages for different stakeholders

Presenting findings and driving decisions

Coaching junior staff and fostering accountability

Working alongside AI and RPA tools

Especially in client-facing or sensitive scenarios

Core Competencies

All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

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.

Travel

Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Work Location Category

Hybrid (3+ days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 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 which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/23/2026

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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