Senior Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Company/Entity Name: CalArk, Inc.

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Department: Accounting

Job Type: Full-Time/Salaried (Exempt)

Salary Range: Based on Experience

Job Overview:

The Senior Accountant is a full-time position with typical hours on Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

This is a 100% in-person position based in Little Rock, AR.

Essential Functions:

• Process payroll for bi-weekly employees.
• Enter new hires’ information into the payroll system so they can clock in, accrue the proper amount of PTO, and be paid accordingly.
• Monitor and analyze expenses.
• Maintain the general ledger, including posting journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for operations and administrative expenses.
• Prepare cash flow reports.
• Provide schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve internal controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes monthly financial statements.
• Ensure day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
• Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Monitor cash and investment balances and perform cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Communicate regularly with the Controller to assist with any issues as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

· Working safely is a top Company business objective. Each employee must comply with the safety policies and rules established by the Company or by federal, state, and local occupational health and safety laws.

· Regular and reliable physical attendance.

· Proficiently able to exchange information both verbally and in writing.

· Refrains from gossiping or other unprofessional conduct.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Completes daily tasks and projects unassisted or with minimal supervision.

· Works in accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.

· Effectively operates standard office equipment e.g., computer (software programs and email), telephone systems, calculators, and copiers.)

· Proficiently utilizes computer skills with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

· Must be able to quickly learn and comprehend new software that may be used daily.

• Possesses the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization, as well as external vendors, customers, and other business contacts.
• Ability to read materials and identify relevant details, judge accuracy, and appropriateness.
• Demonstrates and promotes a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the company.
• Continually looks for ways to improve company processes.
• Effectively assists and serves other CalArk associates.
• Continually strives to improve personal performance.
• Takes an active role in seeking training or other opportunities for growth and development.
• Maintains and protects confidential personnel and/or corporate information.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills; ability to easily analyze, observe, and prioritize.
• Ability to seamlessly switch between multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to constantly work alertly and safely.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Benefits:

· Competitive pay.

· CalArk pays a portion of employees’ health insurance.

· CalArk offers additional Voluntary Benefits including dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer, accident, and life insurance.

• Six (6) paid holidays per year.
• Accrued PTO (Paid Time Off) after the first full month of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a CalArk match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The information contained in this Job Description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

CalArk is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic or factor protected by applicable law.

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
• AS400: 1 year (Preferred)
• Transportation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000