Junior Accountant

3/18/2026

The Junior Accountant manages high-volume daily financial transactions, including verifying PO invoices, processing non-PO invoices, handling expense reports, and executing payment transactions via check, ACH, and wire. They also assist with month-end closing procedures, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts according to SOX compliance.

Salary

50000 - 60000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Welcome to the World of Advanced Ceramics. CeramTec is a manufacturer and supplier of technical ceramics since 1903 and is active at production sites in Europe, USA and Asia with around 3,800 employees worldwide. Well over 10,000 products, components and parts made by the ceramic experts are used in a wide range of applications. We develop and produce customer-specific medium and large series made of various ceramic materials tailored to customer requirements. Discover with CeramTec the world of advanced ceramics and one of the most powerful materials of our time. Advanced ceramics provide the basis for CeramTec products. This material is also referred to as technical ceramics, engineering ceramics or industrial ceramics. These terms cover many different and in part highly-specialized ceramic materials with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal and biochemical properties and property combinations. CeramTec products are used in Vehicle and Automotive Engineering, Electronics, Energy and Environment, Equipment and Mechanical Engineering, and Medical Technology. CeramTec GmbH CeramTec-Platz 1–9 73207 Plochingen Phone +49.7153.611-0 Fax +49.7153.25421 https://www.ceramtec-group.com/en/ Email myceramtec@ceramtec.de Represented by the Executive Board: Dr. Carla Kriwet (CEO & President Medical), Eric Oellerer (CFO), Horst Garbrecht (President Industrial). Data protection declaration and information concerning data processing: https://www.ceramtec-group.com/en/privacy-policy Stuttgart district court commercial register, book number HRB 734826 Value added tax identification number DE814031115

About the Role

CermaTec NA is looking for a high-energy person to fill our Junior Accountant role. This is a high-volume position with the opportunity to grow.

A Junior Accountant manages daily financial transactions, including data entry, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and expense processing. They assist with month-end closing, journal entries, and financial report preparation, requiring proficiency in MS Excel and SAP.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Verify and voucher PO invoices via 3-way match.
Obtain approvals for non-PO invoices and properly code to GL accounts.
Review and process employee travel and expense reports.
Process payment transactions via check, ACH, and wire.
Asses purchases for sales/use tax and accrue when applicable.
Assist with month end closing procedures.
Prepare and enter journal entries.
Reconcile accounts in accordance with SOX compliance.
Maintain orderly filing system and audit-ready documentation.
Maintain Accounts Payable email accounts.
Communicate with vendors/suppliers and internal departments on a regular basis.

Qualifications & Skills

2-4 years accounting experience – manufacturing experience preferred.
Computer-based ERP software systems – SAP preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft software – Excel - intermediate
Associate’s degree in business, finance, or accounting required.
Handle confidential information/material.

Additional Information

CeramTec N.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CeramTec will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. CeramTec uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.

Key Skills

Data EntryAccounts PayableBank ReconciliationsExpense ProcessingMonth-End ClosingJournal EntriesFinancial Report PreparationThree-Way MatchGeneral Ledger CodingSOX ComplianceFiling System MaintenanceVendor CommunicationMS ExcelSAP