Accountant

Aston Carter•La Vergne, TN

4d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant will support a growing hydraulic repair and machine shop by maintaining accurate financial records and overseeing day-to-day accounting activities in a full-time, on-site role in Tennessee. This position focuses on month-end close, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, transaction processing, and financial reporting, while ensuring all information is entered, coded, and organized accurately. The role offers the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the company’s operations and expand into quoting, invoicing, job costing, and other operational functions as the business continues to grow.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or staff accountant roles.
Experience supporting month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting principles.
Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
Experience with QuickBooks.
Ability to perform credit card reconciliations accurately.
Strong skills in general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Ability to review and support financial statements.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with strong data accuracy.
Ability to identify issues before they become larger problems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Comfort working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn and understand the operational side of the business.
Positive attitude and willingness to grow with the company.
Ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Manufacturing, machine shop, job costing, or industrial accounting experience preferred.
Experience with JobBOSS or similar job shop management software.
Experience with ECI ERP systems or comparable ERP platforms.
Knowledge in month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entry work in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Interest in expanding into quoting, invoicing, and job costing related to hydraulic repair operations.
Desire to support continuous improvement and help refine accounting procedures and internal controls.
Comfort working closely with operations teams to connect financial data with shop-floor activities.
Motivation to build a long-term career in a growing, locally rooted business.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring entries are complete and properly classified.
Perform bank account, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to accounting policies.
Prepare and record journal entries to support the general ledger and financial statements.
Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
Process and enter accounting data with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
Support accounts payable functions, including reviewing invoices and assisting with payments as needed.
Support accounts receivable functions, including assisting with billing and payment application as needed.
Assist with expense tracking and credit card administration to ensure proper documentation and coding.
Help maintain accurate job costing and project-related accounting records for manufacturing and repair work.
Generate and review financial reports for leadership, providing insights into business performance.
Ensure accounting records are organized, complete, and audit-ready at all times.
Work closely with ownership and operations teams to support business growth and financial decision-making.
Support continuous improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls to strengthen financial processes.
Learn company processes related to hydraulic repairs, quoting, and invoicing to provide broader operational support over time.