Accountant I

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking an Accountant I for the Day Shift in the CC407080 Accounting department. The role is full-time and requires a Bachelor's Degree with no prior accounting experience required.

The position focuses on maintaining financial records, reconciling ledger accounts, and supporting monthly and year-end closings, with opportunities to assist in budgeting and audits. Most new hires start at an hourly rate in the mid-20s, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for monthly and year-end processes.
• Maintains account reconciliation, journal entry, and daily duty standard operating procedures.
• Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules according to department month and year-end closing schedules.
• Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules.
• Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed.
• Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• The Accountant I position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts.
• Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned.
• May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget.

Skills

Account Reconciliation

Journal Entries

Financial Statements

Budgeting

Audit Support

Month End Close

System Upgrades

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC407080 Accounting

Summary

The Accountant I position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget.

Salary

Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

The Accountant I position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Recommended Education

Required Work Experience

Accounting - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Description

1. Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for monthly and year-end processes. Researches and resolves all difference within prescribed timeframes footnoting resolutions and expected date of resolution, when necessary.
2. Maintains account reconciliation, journal entry, and daily duty standard operating procedures.
3. Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules according to department month and year-end closing schedules. Analyzes journal entries and their impact on financial statements.
4. Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules.
5. Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed.
6. Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.