Staff Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering exclusively with a rapidly growing Engineering Firm to identify a Staff Accountant who will own both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) and play a key role in maintaining the company's financial accuracy and integrity.

This position offers the opportunity to step into a visible, hands-on accounting role with direct impact on cash flow and financial operations.

About the role

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the end-to-end AR and AP processes, ensuring accurate financial processing, timely payments and collections, and well-maintained financial records. The role will also support the broader accounting team with reporting, audits, and process improvements while serving as a key resource for both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable lifecycle, including generating and sending customer invoices, recording payments, and maintaining up-to-date customer account records.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities, preparing aging reports and leading follow-up on overdue balances.
• Coordinate with the sales team and customers to resolve billing discrepancies and clear invoicing bottlenecks.
• Perform regular reconciliation of AR accounts and manage the AR Aging and Open Orders reports, taking ownership of collections activities.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, including reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy and approvals, and entering all payables into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process payments (checks, ACH, and wire transfers) and manage vendor relationships by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Reconcile AP accounts and support the month-end close process related to payables.
• Prepare and maintain 1099 records and support compliance with IRS requirements.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Support the annual audit process by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements within the accounting department and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform job functions at a desk while working on a computer during regular business hours.

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field highly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on AR and AP ownership.
• Experience with Sage 100 preferred; familiarity with other accounting platforms (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.]

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Sam Swensen at sam.swensen@arkansastalentgroup.com

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