Accountant II

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Little Rock seeks an Accountant II to maintain financial records, ensure accurate ledger postings, and perform monthly and yearly close duties. The role may assist with budgeting and financial reporting, supporting audits and special projects as needed.

Bachelor's degree and 2 years accounting experience are required, with CPA designation encouraged by the Arkansas Board of Public Accountancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Accounting experience: 2 years.
• CPA preferred by Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Recommends process improvements for assigned responsibilities or department processes.
• Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

2 years accounting experience

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.

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC407080 Accounting

Summary

The Accountant II 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.

Additional Information

The Accountant II 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

Required Work Experience

Accounting - 2 years of experience

Recommended Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

Description

• 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.
• 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. Analyzes journal entries and their impact on financial statements.
• Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules.
• Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed.
• Recommends process improvements for assigned responsibilities or department processes.
• Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.