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Sr. 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
Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Administer fixed asset accounting across the full asset lifecycle, including capitalization, transfers, retirements, and ongoing record maintenance.
- Reconcile fixed asset subledgers and other balance sheet accounts to the general ledger, researching discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Perform financial analysis to identify reporting variances, explain trends, and support informed decision-making by management.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external review, while coordinating with third-party stakeholders as needed.
- Evaluate contracts and calculate related financial commitments to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with established policies.
- Partner with the Controller and cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and streamline accounting processes.
- Work closely with operational departments to validate asset information, maintain accurate tracking records, and support continuous process improvements. Requirements
- Strong experience with month-end close, including journal entry preparation and financial statement support.
- Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet review.
- Hands-on experience managing fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
- Ability to investigate variances, interpret financial data, and communicate findings clearly to leadership.
- Experience preparing audit support materials and working with internal or external auditors.
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations, local tax considerations, and broader month-end accounting activities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.