Senior Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a very large Private Equity backed Manufacturing Company in Central Arkansas to help them find a Senior Accountant. 

This is a really exciting opportunity for Central Arkansas to join a booming manufacturing company. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all daily accounting transactions are recorded properly, including AP, AR, payroll, journal entries, credit cards, and bank transactions.
• Complete month-end and year-end closings, including preparing and analyzing financial statements and maintaining reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Manage inventory records, assist with product costing, and perform cost rollups or updates as needed for manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts, support GL maintenance, and coordinate with IT/ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards such as sales tax and payroll.
• Prepare data for annual audits, support tax filings, and provide schedules for external accountants or auditors.
• Develop and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency in financial reporting and close processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and provide financial analyses for management decisions such as capital investments and pricing.
• Serve as a backup or support for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and related finance functions during peak periods or absences.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and other business units on cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience in a professional capacity; manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems; advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, cost accounting, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently or within a team.

Preferred:

• Previous public accounting experience or exposure to manufacturing cost accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 2-5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Solid grasp of finance and accounting concepts, with a strong understanding of financial statements
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation that includes 10-15% Bonus
• Great benefits package including matching 401k and ample PTO
• Some Hybrid opportunities
• Lot's of exposure and opportunity for growth

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for Central Arkansas to be a part of something truly special!

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Bailey Clark via LinkedIn for confidential consideration.

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