Accounting Specialist

# Accounting Specialist Are 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.

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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, Pivot Tables, 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…