AP/Accounting Specialist (Payroll/Accounting/HR)

Arkansas Talent Group is searching for a dynamic and experienced AP/Accounting Specialist with advanced skills in full charge bookkeeping, payroll, and light human resources. This role is essential to our growing company, which has doubled in the last few years! The successful candidate will be the right hand to the Controller and will handle a variety of tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. This is also a very exciting role due to the Accounting and HR projects that will add a ton of variety to the position!

Key Responsibilities

• Full Charge Bookkeeping: Manage all aspects of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end close processes.
• Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processing for 30+ employees (use a third-party processor), ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Human Resources: Handle HR functions including employee onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws.
• Office Management: Perform administrative tasks, data entry, purchasing, billing, and setting up standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Accounting Projects: Assist with various accounting projects, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Daily Accounting Operations: Take charge of daily accounting tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, ensuring hands-on involvement in the two-person accounting/HR team.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role within a small to mid-sized business, preferably in the service or construction industry.
• Skills: Proficiency with Excel (intermediate) and have varied CRM exposure. 
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, and a team player who enjoys a variety of tasks. Must be personable and able to foster a positive work environment. Must have a flexible, relationship/people first demeanor. 

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 75% of health insurance premiums are covered by the organization.
• Unlimited PTO: Flexible time off policy allowing for personal appointments and family needs.
• Work Environment: Casual dress code with a fun, relaxed family atmosphere.
• Bonus Potential: Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

For more information, please apply directly or send a copy of your resume for review to Stephanie Shine, Sam Swensen, or Laura Slay via LinkedIn. 

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