Accountant – General Ledger Specialist

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health Insurance

Service Bonus

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an Accountant – General Ledger Specialist for a Bartlett, TN position. The role emphasizes general ledger entry, journal postings, account reconciliations, and month-end closing in an industrial sales and distribution setting.

The position offers weekday hours (Mon-Fri) with potential flexibility; pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience. Weekly pay and benefits are provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP software.
• Ability to meet month-end and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, enter, review, and post general ledger journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly classified.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and correct discrepancies and posting errors.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Maintain documentation for journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting and audits.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

ACCOUNTANT – GENERAL LEDGER SPECIALIST

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a n Accountant – General Ledger Specialist for a company based in Bartlett, TN. In this role, The Accountant / General Ledger Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and performing daily accounting functions for an industrial sales and distribution environment. This position has a strong emphasis on general ledger entry, journal entries, account reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end closing activities. The Accountant ensures financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly classified, and supported by appropriate documentation.

Pay Rate
$18.00–$25.00 per hour(depending on experience)

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:3 0 pm. (3 days a week – to discuss in interview)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, enter, review, and post general ledger journal entries accurately and timely.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are posted to the appropriate accounts, departments, and cost centers.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Research and correct account discrepancies, posting errors, and unusual transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy.
• Record accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, adjustments, and other accounting entries.
• Maintain supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of balance sheets, income statements, account schedules, and other financial reports.
• Track expenses and ensure transactions are properly classified within the accounting system.
• Verify invoices, purchase orders, payments, receipts, and other financial documentation.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting, including reviewing inventory adjustments and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting records.
• Assist management with financial reporting, account analysis, and special accounting projects.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested financial records and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and financial information.
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, and company policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or general ledger experience.
• Strong knowledge of debits, credits, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.
• Strong data-entry and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and research accounting issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet month-end and reporting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with confidential financial information.

Job Type
Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top US staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Office Location

Automation Personnel Services Memphis Branch
1250 N. Germantown Pkwy
Suite 121
Cordova, TN 38016

Equal Opportunity Employer

APS Memphis