Accounting Specialist

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• 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!

This position will be performed onsite Monday through Friday at Ceco Door (an ASSA ABLOY company) Located in Milan, Tennessee.

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

Pay and benefits

This position is classified as non-exempt (eligible for overtime) with an hourly pay range of $21.00 - $26.00. The final pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role.

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:

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance

Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements

• 401(k) with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount and recognition programs

• Well-being and employee experience initiatives designed to support you throughout your career
• All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.
• Applications for this position will be accepted through 12/31/26, although the Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue the posting at any time.
• Questions about this position should be directed to Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at
• Every application submitted for this position is personally reviewed by a member of our Door Group Talent Acquisition team, not a chatbot or automated screening tool.
• 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 look at any applications sent by email or post.
• Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran:

• #LI-SM1
• #LI-OSA
• We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Additional information

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.

• Milan, TN, US, 38358
• Finance
• Travel Required: 0%-10%
• Associate
• 17-Dec-2026
• Nearest Major Market: Jackson
• Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis
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