• Junior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Memphis, TN)


    Job Title: Junior Accountant

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Junior Accountant to provide insightful financial analysis and support to the operations team. This role involves preparing and analyzing key financial costs and metrics to facilitate better business decisions across all departments.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger.

    + Conduct journal entries and analysis of key financial costs and metrics.

    + Collaborate with all departments to analyze costs and drive continuous improvements.

    + Participate in month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and preparation of financial reports.

    + Manage fixed asset and capital project financials.

    + Assist in corporate, tax, and divisional reporting.

    + Support internal and external audits and maintain documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in cost accounting, general ledger management, and reconciliation.

    + Proficiency in cost analysis, inventory management, and journal entry processing.

    + Strong skills in financial statement preparation, forecasting, and balance sheet management.

    + Expertise in accounts payable and accounts receivable.

    + Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.

    + 2+ years of accounting-related experience.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.

    + Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

    + Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.

    + Occasional travel required.

    + Experience with product costing and inventory analysis in a manufacturing environment.

    + Working knowledge of GAAP and effective internal controls.

    Work Environment

    The role is based onsite at a manufacturing plant within an office environment. The position requires flexibility to work overtime and occasional travel. Dress code is business casual.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, Tennessee.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

     

    Company Benefits: 401 matching, profit sharing, stock option plan

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.