Accounting Manager

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a growing multi-entity organization to recruit an Accounting Manager, a newly created role driven by company expansion. The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities and locations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies. This hands-on role includes ownership of the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close, while also supporting special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings experience in areas such as lease accounting, fixed assets, and franchise accounting to support the company's expanding operational footprint.

• Oversee general ledger activity for multiple entities and locations; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, fixed assets, leases, intercompany balances, and prepaid accounts.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, maintaining timely and accurate transactions.
• Lead efforts in lease accounting, including tracking and recording right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities in compliance with ASC 842 standards.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, oversee capitalization policies, monthly depreciation entries, and asset disposals or retirements.
• Support franchise accounting activities, such as monitoring royalty income, franchise fees, and intercompany allocations.
• Assist with consolidated reporting across multiple business units; collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure deadlines and reporting deliverables are met.
• Review internal controls and accounting procedures for compliance and efficiency; recommend and implement improvements.
• Partner with management on financial analysis, system enhancements, policy development, and ad hoc projects.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual audit process and external CPA review.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles, including multi-entity consolidations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (experience with ERP transitions or process automation a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator capable of working across departments and multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 
• CPA designation or active pursuit strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity or franchise-based operations.
• Hands-on experience with lease, fixed asset, and franchise accounting processes.

Please apply directly or contact Stephanie Shine, Chris Chunn, or any of your Arkansas Talent Group recruiters via LinkedIn for more information.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm. All inquiries and candidate information will be handled with strict confidentiality.