Arkansas Talent Group ยท 3 days ago
Controller (Small Business)
North Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expArkansas Talent Group is looking for a small business Controller in North Little Rock, who will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing small business. The role includes full general ledger ownership in QuickBooks, timely month-end close, and oversight of accounts payable and receivable processes.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Laura Slay
Responsibilities
Maintain an accurate general ledger in QuickBooks, including daily posting, journal entries, and chart of accounts maintenance
Own the month-end and year-end close processes: accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and preparation of internal financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Perform and review all bank, credit card, and loan account reconciliations each month, resolving discrepancies promptly
Oversee accounts payable: vendor setup, invoice coding, approval workflows, payment runs, and monitoring of aging to optimize cash flow
Oversee accounts receivable: customer setup, invoicing, cash application, monitoring aging, and coordinating collections activity
Monitor cash flow daily/weekly and provide basic cash projections and recommendations to ownership
Implement and maintain internal controls around spending, approvals, and accounting entries appropriate for a small business environment
Coordinate with external CPA on tax filings, year-end adjustments, and any required compilations or reviews
Develop and refine simple accounting policies and procedures to support scalability as the company grows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on small business or closely held company experience
Strong QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) proficiency, including custom reporting and cleanup work
Solid understanding of GAAP, month-end close, and reconciliations in a small business context
Experience overseeing AP and AR processes; comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute when needed
Advanced Excel skills and ability to build simple, management-ready reports and schedules
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines in a lean environment
Preferred
Highly desire someone with service/retail company experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision package
Ample PTO
Competitive compensation
Family-oriented/laid-back environment
Company
Arkansas Talent Group
Arkansas Talent Group is a permanent placement firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, & Human Resources.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Chunn
Co-Founder/Partner
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