Job Details
General Accountant
2026-02-05 ASSA ABLOY Roanoke,VA
Description:
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork. With opportunities to implement your ideas, develop your technical skills, and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace, your role here can have an impact on the security needs of our customers and be personally rewarding.
Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity ("EEO") to all qualified persons.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Title: General Accountant
Business Unit: Medeco Security Locks
Location: Salem, VA (on-site)
Department: Finance
Job Class: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Finance
Job Summary:
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with a passion for manufacturing? We are seeking a General Accountant with experience in cost / manufacturing accounting to join our finance team. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments. Join us in making a safer and more open world at Medeco, a part of the ASSA ABLOY High Security Group.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze and report on cost variances and financial performance.
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
- Prepare and analyze cost reports for management review.
- Monitor and control inventory costs and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
- Conduct cost analysis for new products and projects.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Provide support during audits and financial reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost/manufacturing accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork. With opportunities to implement your ideas, develop your technical skills, and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace, your role here can have an impact on the security needs of our customers and be personally rewarding.
Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity ("EEO") to all qualified persons.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.