Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Sheridan, Arkansas, United States

$ 18.00 - 20.00 (US Dollar)

About the job Accounting Specialist

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a large organization in Central Arkansas to help them find an Accounting Specialist, which includes AP and Invoice Processing. This is a temp-to-perm position and will support the operations and broader finance team by processing invoices, assisting with reconciliations, handling routine vendor communications, and maintaining organized financial records in a construction and project-based environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and enter vendor and subcontractor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accurate coding to the correct cost centers and chart of accounts
• Verify that invoices align with approved budgets, purchase orders, and project documentation, and flag discrepancies or missing items for resolution
• Assist in matching invoices to purchase orders, delivery receipts, and job documentation, and help prepare basic reports on invoice status and payment tracking
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries about invoice status and payment timelines using approved templates, and escalate more complex issues as needed
• Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic files for invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation in line with company retention and audit-readiness standards
• Follow established accounting workflows, meet processing deadlines, and support continuous-improvement efforts by identifying routine process inefficiencies
• Perform other essential duties and special projects as assigned to support the finance and project administration teams

Technical and functional requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or related accounting support; exposure to construction or project-based environments is a plus
• Knowledge of basic AP procedures, including invoice review, data entry, expense coding, and fundamental reconciliation concepts
• Skilled in accurate data entry into accounting systems, intermediate Excel user

Ideal candidate profile:

• Currently in or recently working in an AP Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Invoice Processor, or similar entry-level accounting support role
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a structured, mid- to large-sized organization, in a process-driven environment with clear procedures and general supervision.
• Enjoys routine, high-volume invoice processing and takes pride in clean, accurate work and well-organized records=
• Works effectively as part of a team, collaborates smoothly with others, and communicates clearly and professionally

Perks:

• Competitive base salary (hourly)
• Strong benefits package and generous PTO policy once converted to a direct hire
• 401(k) match and other benefits once brought on permanently
• Incredible leadership team and culture with lots of growth opportunities

This is an on-site position in Central Arkansas; no remote or hybrid options are available. Candidates must be local