Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Northwest Arkansas. This position offers the chance to work closely with finance leadership in a dynamic, multi-entity environment where accuracy, initiative, and analytical thinking are highly valued. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing core accounting responsibilities with reporting, analysis, and process improvement in a fast-moving business.

Responsibilities:

- Manage daily accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger activity, payables, receivables, and account maintenance.

- Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing entries, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines.

- Record and maintain journal entries related to accruals, prepaid items, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.

- Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, and other key financial records, resolving discrepancies efficiently.

- Track cash activity on an ongoing basis and highlight trends, risks, or unusual movements that may affect operations.

- Prepare recurring financial reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual review, including profit and loss analysis by region or market.

- Support external reporting needs by gathering documentation for audits, lender requests, and other financial reviews.

- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special analytical projects that support business planning and performance evaluation.

- Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls while supporting acquisition-related accounting and integration efforts as the company grows.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate, public accounting, or multi-entity setting.

- Hands-on experience with month-end close activities and general ledger accounting.

- Strong capability in account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and financial analysis.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and working with large volumes of data.

- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax, and cash reporting processes.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams.

- High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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