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Senior Bookkeeper and Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,722 / year median in Arkansas
-15% projected decline
Job Description
- Maintain accurate and complete company accounting records in QuickBooks
- Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Perform bank, credit card, loan and balance-sheet reconciliations
- Manage monthly accounting close
- Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and other management reports
- Review revenue, expenses and account classifications for accuracy
- Track equipment, vehicle and other fixed assets
- Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
- Maintain appropriate accruals and journal entries
- Monitor customer receivables and aging
- Help manage vendor accounts and payment schedules
- Assist management with cash-flow forecasting and budgeting
- Analyze operating costs, margins and financial trends
- Improve accounting procedures and internal controls
- Maintain clean and well-organized financial records
- Coordinate with the company's external CPA for tax preparation, year-end reporting and other accounting matters
- Assist management with financial information and special projects as required What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have strong practical accounting experience and be comfortable working in a privately owned, operational business where accuracy, organization and common sense are important.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of bookkeeping, accounting or related experience
- Strong QuickBooks experience
- Experience preparing monthly financial statements and completing month-end close
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance-sheet reconciliations
- Experience with AP, AR, payroll and fixed assets
- Ability to identify accounting errors and resolve discrepancies independently
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to management
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or strong relevant experience.
- CPA certification or CPA-track experience is a plus.
- Experience in waste management, trucking, construction, heavy equipment, demolition or another operational/service business would be particularly valuable.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per yearBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceEducation:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:
QuickBooks:
3 years (Preferred)License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance