Staff Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively partnering with a well-established Arkansas organization to identify a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable company with more than 100+ years of history, a strong reputation, low employee turnover, and a tenured team.

The Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting function and work closely with Accounting Leadership in a collaborative, family-focused environment. The primary focus of this role will be account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, month-end close support, financial analysis, and maintaining accurate financial records.

This position is ideal for someone with at least 1-2 years of general accounting experience who enjoys solving problems, asks thoughtful questions, and is eager to grow. The organization is committed to providing hands-on mentorship, professional development, and meaningful exposure to core accounting operations.

Duties

• Prepare timely and accurate bank reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding items, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations for balance-sheet and general-ledger accounts, ensuring account activity is accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, account analysis, accrual support, schedules, and required documentation.
• Prepare, review, and support journal entries and general-ledger activity as assigned.
• Assist Accounting Leadership with recurring accounting activities, financial reporting support, account research, and special projects.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, reconcile variances, and identify the underlying cause of errors or unusual account activity.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reports, management reporting packages, account schedules, and supporting workpapers.
• Help maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash-management, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Participate in efforts to improve accounting processes, documentation, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with internal departments and colleagues to gather financial information, respond to requests, and ensure accounting matters are addressed in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling company financial information.
• Perform additional accounting and financial-support responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• Prior accounting experience, internship experience, or relevant accounting exposure is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including general ledger activity, debits and credits, account reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate bank reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to review information, identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Naturally curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable asking questions to understand processes and improve accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize data, sort and filter information, use basic formulas, and prepare accurate spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Accounting Leadership and cross-functional team members.
• A professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach with a desire to learn, accept feedback, and grow within the organization.
• Strong personal values, integrity, accountability, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role within a stable, collaborative, and family-focused organization. The company has been in business for more than a century and is known for its long-tenured employees, low turnover, and commitment to treating people with respect.

The Staff Accountant will work alongside experienced Accounting Leadership and will receive meaningful mentorship and exposure to core accounting operations. This is an excellent career-building opportunity for someone who wants to strengthen their technical accounting skills, develop professionally, and build a long-term future with an established organization.

Competitive Compensation: Salary range is in the $50-60k range, depending on experience, along with annual growth potential, 401(k) match, PTO, and additional perks. For more information, please apply directly or send a copy of your resume for review to Stephanie Shine via LinkedIn or any of your ATG recruiters.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm. All considerations will be kept confidential.