Staff Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established, growing company in the manufacturing and industrial services sector in Stuttgart, AR to find a Staff Accountant!

With a renewed focus on building a high-performing team, the client is seeking talented, motivated professionals who take pride in their work, value independence, and want to make a meaningful impact. New leadership is committed to empowering employees, encouraging initiative, and providing abundant opportunities for growth.

Our client is seeking a talented, hands-on Staff Accountant for a hybrid opportunity, bringing strong accounting fundamentals to support the company's accounting operations and work closely with senior financial leadership. The ideal candidate will bring solid accounting experience, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle accounting activities across multiple entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support financial reporting and accounting activities across multiple entities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist with job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and related accounting activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and transactions using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities to support senior financial leadership and improve overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, but exceptional experience considered.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• QuickBooks Desktop experience required; proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or construction accounting experience, particularly job costing and WIP, a strong plus.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable utilizing new technology, including AI tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and learn new processes

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established, growing company with new leadership focused on empowering employees and encouraging independence.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key accounting function and make an immediate impact.
• Collaborative environment that values experience, initiative, and accountability.
• Long-term stability and opportunities for professional growth

Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401K with 4% matching
• PTO (vacation/sick)
• Educational assistance

Please directly apply or reach out to Jennifer Thompson via LinkedIn.

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