Junior Accountant

Aston Carter•Knoxville, TN

3d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Jr. Accountant role focuses on general ledger account reconciliation, balance sheet analysis, and month-end close support within a large, growth-oriented organization. You will research and resolve discrepancies, optimize manual processes, and ensure accurate financial documentation while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required (Accounting, Business, or Finance)
1+ year of operational accounting experience is preferred.
Experience with bank reconciliations
Ability to optimize manual processes and contribute to continuous improvement in accounting operations.
Desire to grow within a large organization and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Resolve aging balances on the balance sheet and investigate underlying causes.
Support month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.
Research discrepancies in accounts, identify root causes, and document findings clearly and thoroughly.
Optimize manual processes and day-to-day accounting operations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with team members to analyze and clear large balances on balance sheet accounts.
Assist with external audits by providing supporting documentation and preparing new account reconciliations as needed.
Ensure efficient, accurate, and organized documentation of all accounting activities and reconciliations.
Prepare and support financial reporting by providing accurate reconciliations and account analyses.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners to resolve issues related to account balances and financial data.
Take ownership of assigned accounts, monitoring activity and ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.