Accountant

About the Role

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a local mid-sized construction-related organization to hire an Accountant. This role will serve as a key partner and right-hand to the CFO, supporting day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting operations across multiple entities, maintaining accurate, complete, and timely financial records.
• Manage high-volume accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval coordination, payment processing, and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Oversee accounts receivable and customer billing, including invoice preparation, payment application, aging review, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entries, account analysis, and proper classification of transactions.
• Prepare bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Track and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepaid expenses, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and account summaries for the CFO.
• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting priorities, financial analysis, special projects, and business needs.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and assist with requests from external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support construction-related accounting activities, such as job costing, project billing, and tracking project expenses, as applicable.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior hands-on accounting experience supporting multiple entities.
• Strong experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing financial reports.
• Understanding of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple companies.
• Ability to research discrepancies, resolve issues, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and discretion when handling financial information.

Qualifications

• Strong QuickBooks experience.
• Construction accounting experience is highly desired.
• Ability to balance transactional responsibilities with broader accounting and reporting needs.
• Ability to work closely with the CFO, internal teams, customers, and vendors.

Perks: Hybrid capabilities! Family-friendly + laid-back culture. 3 weeks PTO. Excellent health insurance coverage.