Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a local mid-sized construction-related organization to help them hire an Accountant to serve as a key partner and right-hand to the CFO, supporting day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple companies. This hands-on position will manage a high volume of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger activity, and reconciliations while playing an integral role in month-end close.

The ideal candidate has strong multi-entity accounting experience, enjoys working across several businesses, has strong QuickBooks experience, and can balance transactional responsibilities with broader accounting and reporting needs. Construction accounting experience is highly desired and will be considered first.

Perks: 

• Hybrid capabilities!
• Family-friendly  laid-back culture
• 3 weeks PTO
• Excellent health insurance coverage

Job Duties: 

• Support accounting operations across multiple entities, maintaining accurate, complete, and timely financial records for each company.
• Manage high-volume accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval coordination, payment processing, and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Oversee accounts receivable and customer billing, including invoice preparation, payment application, aging review, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entries, account analysis, and proper classification of transactions.
• Prepare bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Track and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring activity is recorded consistently across entities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepaid expenses, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and account summaries for the CFO, highlighting discrepancies, outstanding items, and relevant financial activity.
• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting priorities, financial analysis, special projects, and the needs of each business.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and assist with requests from external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency across companies.
• Support construction-related accounting activities, such as job costing, project billing, and tracking project expenses, as applicable

Qualifications: 

• Prior hands-on accounting experience supporting multiple entities.
• Strong experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing financial reports.
• Understanding of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple companies.
• Ability to research discrepancies, resolve issues, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the CFO, internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and discretion when handling financial information.

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Stephanie Shine or any of your ATG recruiters to learn more!

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.