Staff Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group

Staff Accountant supporting financial accounting and reporting for a mid to large-sized client in Central Arkansas. Ensuring results are accurate, timely, and compliant while managing multiple priorities in a hybrid role.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain general ledger activity and support day-to-day accounting functions
Prepare journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
Prepare and file recurring sales and use tax returns
Support inventory audits, physical counts, cycle counts, and related reconciliations
Partner with site and operations leaders to analyze results, research variances, and improve reporting accuracy
Help identify and implement process improvements that strengthen internal controls, improve timeliness, and support cash flow management
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, GAAP, and applicable reporting requirements
Support audit requests, ad hoc analysis, and special projects as needed
Travel occasionally to operating locations. Less than 15%.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting required
2+ years of accounting experience preferred; manufacturing experience is a plus
Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
Inventory accounting or plant accounting experience preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; general Microsoft Office proficiency preferred
ERP system experience required; Must have some ERP system experience like SAP or JD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid after training, 2+ days WFH, 2-3 days in office
Supportive owners with a collaborative, family-oriented team culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledger accountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsmonth-end closeinventory accountingGAAPprocess improvementscash flow managementanalytical skills

Soft Skills

problem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting