Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring for a Jr. Accountant

Looking for your next accounting role?! This is a great opportunity to join a top employer in the area

Weekly pay + Benefits + Growth Potential

MUST HAVE QUALFICIATIONS

• 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.

Job Description

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.

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.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment within one of the largest employers in Knoxville, offering a professional setting and the opportunity to collaborate closely with a broader finance and cross-functional team. You will work primarily with general ledger systems, spreadsheets, and other standard office and accounting tools, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and timely completion of month-end and reconciliation activities. The organization provides a stable environment with strong potential for professional growth and advancement.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.