Staff Accountant- Accounting/Finance, Little Rock, AR Home Office

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the financial decision-making process. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting. You will be part of a collaborative team that values transparency, integrity, and excellence in all financial operations. If you are passionate about accounting and are looking for a place where you can grow your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team.

Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• 2 years of experience working within an Accounting Department (preferred) 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 

• Advanced Excel specialist proficient in complex data reconciliation
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with an ability to identify discrepancies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Open to change and willing to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow up on pending issues

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Google applications
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intaact, eFinance  or similar)
• Experience processing payroll through Paylocity, or similar

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Prepare correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, and payment authorizations
• Oversee month-end close process, including account reconciliations and journal entries
• Ability to process payroll and associated required reporting
• Receive and process accounts payable invoices for timely payment
• Assist in developing, establishing, and implementing Finance Department operational policies
• Ensure all Finance Department deadlines are met by setting monthly, quarterly, annual goals and timelines
• Research and resolve routine internal and external inquiries
• Assists in planning, preparing, and managing budget activities
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data for state and federal reporting.
• Collect fiscal and operational data to assist with the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Monthly Bank Reconciliation
• Coordinate annual audit activities and reporting
• Manage and assist with day-to-day operations
• Develop reports and templates
• Perform any Finance Department functions as needed
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Equipment Used:

All equipment required to perform jobs, duties, and tasks previously described. 

Physical / Environmental Factors: 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000