Accounting Specialist Job Details | ASSA ABLOY

Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is hiring an Accounting Specialist to provide accounting and administrative support across accounts payable, general accounting, reconciliations, financial close, internal controls, and reporting. The role researches discrepancies, analyzes financial information, and coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting matters.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) program with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount portal