Accounting Specialist

About the job Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)

Arkansas Talent Group is excited to exclusively partner with a prominent, Private Equity-backed Manufacturing portfolio formed through a series of strategic acquisitions, with active M&A and integration activity ongoing.
This position will sit in their corporate office in Little Rock and play a critical role for the organization to handle the daily accounting entries. It is a newly created position due to growth and will report directly to the Accounting Manager and Controller.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accounting Specialist to own day-to-day Accounts Payable
, Accounts Receivable
, month-end close suppor
t, and account reconciliations across the corporate entity and its portfolio companies. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants exposure to a fast-growing, acquisitive organization and the chance to work directly with senior finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments across multiple entities.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including customer invoicing, cash application, aging report monitoring, and collections follow-up.
• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger and research/resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and account analysis
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired entities into corporate accounting systems and processes.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers to resolve billing, payment, and reconciliation issues.
• Support audit requests and prepare documentation related to AP, AR, and reconciliation activities.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen controls as the organization scales through M&A.

Qualifications:
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on AP and AR responsibility; including high volume multi entity environments
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving processes.
- Manufacturing, multi-entity, or Private Equity-backed company experience is a plus.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, but not required