Junior Accountant

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas in Milan, TN is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Service Centers team onsite at our manufacturing facility. This role offers early-career accounting exposure, working under the Controller to support accurate monthly close and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and collaboration across departments to improve data quality and internal controls, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Up to 3 years of accounting experience; internships considered.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete balance sheet, bank, intercompany, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and help resolve accounting issues.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual 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 and 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.
• Follow GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and data quality.
• Build effective working relationships across departments.
• Other projects and assignments, as needed.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

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

Tools

JD Edwards

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

Are you detail-oriented and comfortable working with financial data? Do you enjoy researching discrepancies, analyzing account activity, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting experience while working with a collaborative Finance team?

ASSA ABLOY is adding a Junior Accountant to our Service Centers team located onsite out of our manufacturing facility located in Milan, Tennessee. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

We are growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join our Team!

What would you do as our Junior Accountant?

You will support accounting and financial reporting activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, analyzing variances, and assisting with month-end close. Working under the direction of the Controller, you will help maintain accurate financial records while following GAAP, company policies, and internal controls

You would also:

• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Complete balance sheet, bank, intercompany, and general ledger reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and help resolve accounting issues
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual 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 and 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
• Follow GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and data quality
• Build effective working relationships across departments
• Other projects and assignments, as needed

The Skills and Experience you need

• 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

What we offer!

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail]

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.