Accounting Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB; Milan (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) program with company

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and career development

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to provide accounting and administrative support across accounts payable, general accounting, and reporting activities at our Milan, Tennessee facility. You will research discrepancies, analyze financial information, and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve routine matters.

Under general direction, you will manage assigned responsibilities independently, escalating significant issues when

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, or related finance experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, with solid GAAP understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables.
• Experience with an ERP system or accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices and supporting documentation, identifying coding, approval, purchasing, receiving, or payment exceptions.
• Research invoice and payment discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with vendors, Purchasing, Receiving, and internal stakeholders.
• Review invoice coding and documentation for compliance with accounting policies, authorization requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare and coordinate weekly payment runs through check, ACH, or wire transfer.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding or aged items.
• Analyze accounts payable aging and payment activity to identify trends, duplicates, exceptions, or potential issues.
• Serve as a resource to vendors and internal stakeholders regarding accounts payable processes and documentation requirements.
• Prepare recurring and routine non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform assigned bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research account variances, identify root causes, and recommend adjustments or corrective actions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities by managing assigned responsibilities and deadlines.
• Review assigned account activity for unusual transactions, trends, or discrepancies.
• Apply established accounting policies and U.S. GAAP principles to assigned transactions.
• Prepare financial schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation for reporting, management review, and audits.
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis projects by gathering, validating, analyzing, and summarizing financial information.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and electronic documentation to support audit readiness, record-retention requirements, and internal controls.
• Monitor compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and assist with implementing approved changes.
• Build effective working relationships with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties consistent with the scope and level of the position

Skills

Excel

Accounts payable

General ledger

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP system

ERP software

Job description

# Accounting SpecialistAre you an accounting professional who enjoys working with financial information, researching discrepancies, and keeping processes running accurately and efficiently? Do you have strong attention to detail and the ability to balance independent responsibilities with cross-functional collaboration? Are you ready to grow your accounting career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?If you answered yes ... we should talk!Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is looking to add an Accounting Specialist to our team! This is an on-site role based out of our Milan, Tennessee manufacturing facility.Come see who we are at: Learn more about ASSA ABLOY## What would you do as our Accounting Specialist?You will provide accounting and administrative support across accounts payable, general accounting, account reconciliations, financial close, internal controls, and reporting activities. You will research discrepancies, analyze financial information, and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve routine and moderately complex accounting matters.Working with general direction from the General Accounting Manager, you will independently manage assigned responsibilities while escalating significant, unusual, or policy-sensitive matters when appropriate.## You would also:* Review and process vendor invoices and supporting documentation, identifying coding, approval, purchasing, receiving, or payment exceptions* Research invoice and payment discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with vendors, Purchasing, Receiving, and internal stakeholders* Review invoice coding and documentation for compliance with accounting policies, authorization requirements, and internal controls* Prepare and coordinate weekly payment runs through check, ACH, or wire transfer* Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding or aged items* Analyze accounts payable aging and payment activity to identify trends, duplicates, exceptions, or potential issues* Serve as a resource to vendors and internal stakeholders regarding accounts payable processes and documentation requirements* Prepare recurring and routine non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation* Perform assigned bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations* Research account variances, identify root causes, and recommend adjustments or corrective actions* Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities by managing assigned responsibilities and deadlines* Review assigned account activity for unusual transactions, trends, or discrepancies* Apply established accounting policies and U.S. GAAP principles to assigned transactions* Prepare financial schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation for reporting, management review, and audits* Assist with financial reporting and analysis projects by gathering, validating, analyzing, and summarizing financial information* Maintain accurate accounting records and electronic documentation to support audit readiness, record-retention requirements, and internal controls* Monitor compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls* Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and assist with implementing approved changes* Build effective working relationships with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders* Perform other accounting and administrative duties consistent with the scope and level of the position## The Skills & Experience you need:* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required* Recent graduates are encouraged to apply* One to three years of accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, or related finance experience preferred* Relevant internship or professional accounting experience may be considered* Working knowledge of accounting principles, account reconciliations, and financial reporting fundamentals* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and spreadsheets used for financial analysis* Experience with an ERP system or accounting software preferred* Ability to analyze financial data, research discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend solutions* Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management* Effective written and verbal communication skills* Ability to explain accounting issues clearly to vendors and internal stakeholders* Ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize assigned work independently, and recognize when matters require escalation* Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities* Ability to work independently within established guidelines and collaboratively as part of a team* Positive, professional, and service-oriented approach when working with vendors and internal stakeholders## What we offer!We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:* Competitive salary* Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Short- and long-term disability coverage* Life and AD&D insurance* 401(k) program with company contributions* Tuition reimbursement* Learning and career development opportunities* Flexible Spending Account options* Employee Assistance Program* Employee discount portal* Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career## We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!We are building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t review applications sent by email or post.If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, at [e-mail]’s create a safer and more open world – together!AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran