The Financial Accountant assists with the entire accounting and month-end close process with a focus on reporting compliance, accuracy of month-end financials, and maintaining effective communication with both internal & external clients.  There is also a heavy focus on maintaining timeliness of invoicing receivables and processing payables. This position is located at the corporate headquarters in downtown Little Rock and reports to the Financial Controller.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Core knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and adherence to those.

• Understanding of the timing and need for accruals and deferrals.

• Monthly general ledger account reconciliations.

• Responsible for daily monitoring of accounts payables and receivables. 

• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end closing processes including variance explanations on the balance sheet & income statement.

• Support daily revenue operations (sales orders, invoicing, collections). Including reconciliation of various systems that report sales at month-end. 

• Verify excise tax is appropriately recorded in the accounting system and compliance with excise tax filings and regulations.

• Maintain listing of vendor contracts, payables and invoices.

• Review customer contracts for payment obligations and due dates.

• Collaborate with other teams on business changes and new revenue products to ensure accurate recognition and best practices related to revenue accounting, the close process, and internal controls.

• Inventory assistance specifically month-end reconciliations. 

• Process new vendor applications and ensure accurate entry in the accounting system. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be at least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the US.

• QuickBooks Online experience (preferred).

• Microsoft Suite experience with an emphasis on intermediate Excel skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.

• Must be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment.

• Preferred:  2 years of prior working experience in an accounting department.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.