Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is seeking a skilled Accountant to handle full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Payroll for a construction company in Springdale, AR, supporting a team of 20–50 employees. This position would be a great opportunity for someone looking for a great work-life balance with a rapidly growing organization as this will be a remote/hybrid role and carry great potential growth. This is a temp-to-permanent position, offering an opportunity to prove your skills before transitioning to a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, code expenses, prepare ACH/check payments, reconcile AP subledger, manage vendor inquiries
• Accounts Receivable: Enter customer orders, track incoming payments, reconcile A/R accounts, generate billing reports, assist with collections
• Payroll: Process weekly payroll for 20–50 construction employees, calculate wages/garnishments/child support, prepare payroll reports, maintain payroll records
• General Accounting: Perform bank reconciliations, manage journal entries, process accruals, maintain fixed asset records, reconcile intercompany accounts
• Month-End Close: Prepare month-end closing procedures, review and reconcile all general ledger accounts, generate month-end financial reports, analyze variances to prior month and budget
• Year-End Close: Coordinate year-end closing activities, prepare year-end financial statements, assist with audit preparation, reconcile balance sheet accounts for year-end, work with external auditors on tax and audit requests
• Financial Reporting: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, create management reports for leadership, prepare cash flow analyses

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting with strong focus on general accounting, month-end, and year-end close
• Experience with construction accounting and weekly payroll processing (preferred)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) or similar accounting software and Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve complex accounting issues
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to work independently

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Sam Swensen at sam.swensen@arkansastalentgroup.com

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.