Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Accounting Specialist | ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas

The Tone:
This is an on-site, early career opportunity at Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, located in Milan, Tennessee. ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions with a significant presence across more than 70 countries. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate and efficient financial processes within a manufacturing environment, supporting core accounting functions, and ensuring financial information integrity. The Accounting Specialist plays a key part in researching discrepancies and enabling smooth financial operations, offering a path to grow an accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Milan, TN

• Team: Reports to the General Accounting Manager.
• Mission: To provide essential accounting and administrative support, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial information across various accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP system or accounting software (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Review and process vendor invoices, identify exceptions, and coordinate resolutions for payment discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial Record Keeping: Prepare recurring and routine non-recurring journal entries, maintaining accurate accounting records and electronic documentation to support audit readiness.
• Account Reconciliation & Analysis: Perform assigned bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations, researching variances to identify root causes and recommend adjustments.
• Financial Close Support: Manage assigned responsibilities and deadlines to actively support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, recommending and assisting with the implementation of approved changes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Entry-level professional with a working knowledge of accounting principles, account reconciliations, and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Experience: One to three years of accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, or related finance experience preferred. Relevant internship or professional accounting experience may be considered.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables. Ability to analyze financial data, research discrepancies, interpret accounting policies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Bonus: Experience with an ERP system or accounting software.