ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Junior Accountant

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMilan • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliations while maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal controls. Strong analytical and organizational skills support effective collaboration across departments and timely completion of financial activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingAccount ReconciliationsFinancial ReportingMicrosoft ExcelGAAP Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support accounting and financial reporting activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, analyzing variances, and assisting with month-end close
  • Work under the direction of the Controller
  • 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
  • Complete other projects and assignments as needed

Requirements

What you’ll 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Journal EntriesVariance AnalysisMonth-End CloseFinancial StatementsInternal Control SystemsAccount AnalysesGeneral Ledger ActivityFinancial Reporting ActivitiesDiscrepancy InvestigationAudit-Ready Financial Records
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
JD EdwardsPower BIBusiness Objects
Industry Keywords
Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsAuditProcurement