Junior Accountant – Cost and Inventory Accounting

Aston Carter; Smyrna (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Junior Accountant to join a small three-person accounting team in Smyrna, GA, with a path to hybrid work as the office relocates to Lithia Springs, GA in November. The role supports cost accounting, inventory activities, and month-end processes to ensure accurate financial records.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and have 1–3 years in AP/AR/GL, with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required or equivalent internship experience.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred, including AP/AR/GL and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; highly detail-oriented.
• Bonus: manufacturing accounting, inventory, cost accounting, COGS, or ERP systems like Acumatica.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end close with journal entries and schedules.
• Assist with inventory costing, variance analysis, and fixed asset tracking.
• Prepare journal entries with documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Collaborate with production and procurement to address cost-related questions.

Skills

Excel

VLOOKUPs

Pivot tables

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Junior Accountant | Aston Carter
The Tone: This is a permanent, onsite position, transitioning to hybrid, with Aston Carter’s client, located in Smyrna, GA and relocating to Lithia Springs, GA in November. Aston Carter specializes in connecting corporate talent with thousands of clients globally by providing world-class talent solutions. This Junior Accountant role is crucial for supporting a detail-oriented accounting team, offering broad exposure to core accounting functions in a culturally rich environment and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid, Smyrna, GA (relocating to Lithia Springs, GA in November)
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Small, three-person accounting team
• Mission: This person supports the accounting team with cost accounting, inventory activities, and month-end processes to ensure accurate financial records.
• Tech Stack: Acumatica, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Financial Record Keeping: Record and reconcile daily transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Close Process Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Inventory and Asset Management: Support inventory-related accounting, including costing and variance analysis, and help track fixed assets.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare accurate journal entries with documentation and assist with internal/external audits and sales tax filings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with production and procurement teams to address cost-related questions and provide accounting support.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; relevant internship experience considered for this entry-level role.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred, with hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, high attention to detail, and technological proficiency to quickly learn new systems.
• Bonus: Experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory, cost accounting, COGS, or ERP systems like Acumatica, along with a curious and proactive mindset.