Controller; Small Business

About the job Controller (Small Business)

Arkansas Talent Group is looking for a small business Controller in North Little Rock
, who will be responsible for the day‑to‑day accounting operations of a growing small business (5M+ in annual revenue), including full general ledger ownership in Quick Books, timely and accurate month‑end close, and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Maintain an accurate general ledger in Quick Books, including daily posting, journal entries, and chart of accounts maintenance.
• Own the month‑end and year‑end close processes: accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and preparation of internal financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Perform and review all bank, credit card, and loan account reconciliations each month, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee accounts payable: vendor setup, invoice coding, approval workflows, payment runs, and monitoring of aging to optimize cash flow.
• Oversee accounts receivable: customer setup, invoicing, cash application, monitoring aging, and coordinating collections activity.
• Monitor cash flow daily/weekly and provide basic cash projections and recommendations to ownership.
• Implement and maintain internal controls around spending, approvals, and accounting entries appropriate for a small business environment.
• Coordinate with external CPA on tax filings, year‑end adjustments, and any required compilations or reviews.
• Develop and refine simple accounting policies and procedures to support scalability as the company grows.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands‑on small business or closely held company experience.
• Strong Quick Books (Online or Desktop) proficiency, including custom reporting and cleanup work.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, month‑end close, and reconciliations in a small business context.
• Experience overseeing AP and AR processes; comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute when needed.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to build simple, management‑ready reports and schedules.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines in a lean environment
• Highly desire someone with service/retail company experience
• Medical, dental, and vision package
• Ample PTO
• Competitive compensation
• Family‑oriented/laid‑back environment

Please apply directly or reach out to Stephanie, Chris, or Laura or any of your ATG Recruiters via Linked In.