Junior Accountant

About the Role

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their Service Centers team, located onsite in Milan, Tennessee. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow their experience within a collaborative Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete balance sheet, bank, intercompany, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Analyze variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within established deadlines.
• Review account activity, trends, and variances, escalating unusual or significant items.
• Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules for financial and management reporting.
• Assist with financial statements and internal/external audits.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records.
• Prepare Internal Control System statements and related reconciliations.
• Prepare the monthly RNV report and partner with Procurement to investigate discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and data quality.
• Build effective working relationships across departments.
• Undertake other projects and assignments as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of accounting or related experience; relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Power BI, or Business Objects is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize and investigate discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Sound judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Adherence to GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls.