Job Openings Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

About the job Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a local Construction company for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant or Full Charge Bookkeeper to join the team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and be able to handle multiple responsibilities across payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees
  • Calculate and enter payroll deductions and benefits
  • Prepare and submit payroll tax filings
  • Reconcile payroll accounts monthly

General Ledger

  • Post journal entries to the general ledger
  • Maintain chart of accounts
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures

Account Reconciliations

  • Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Construction Billing

  • Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports
  • Prepare and send payments to vendors
  • Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation

Accounts Receivable

  • Generate and send customer invoices
  • Apply cash receipts to customer accounts
  • Follow up on past due accounts

Month-End Close

  • Assist Controller with month-end close activities
  • Prepare account analyses and schedules
  • Help compile financial statements and management reports

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred, but not required
  • 1-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or service related industry
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks experience highly preferred 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

For more information, please apply directly or send a copy of your resume for review to Stephanie Shine or Chris Chunn at stephanie.shine@arkansastalentgroup.com or chris.chunn@arkansastalentgroup.com. 

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