Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)

Arkansas Talent Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group seeks a detail‑oriented Accounting Specialist to own day-to-day AP/AR, support month‑end close, and perform account reconciliations for the corporate entity and portfolio companies. The role sits in the Little Rock office and reports to the Accounting Manager and Controller.

Ideal candidates will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GL knowledge, ERP/Excel proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, growth‑oriented environment with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with hands-on AP and AR responsibilities, multi-entity exposure.
• Strong general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close understanding.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoices, approvals, and payments for multiple entities.
• Manage accounts receivable processes: invoicing, cash application, aging, and collections.
• Reconcile AP/AR subledgers to GL and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Month-end close

Multi-entity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the job Accounting Specialist (AP/AR)

Arkansas Talent Group is excited to exclusively partner with a prominent, Private Equity-backed Manufacturing portfolio formed through a series of strategic acquisitions, with active M&A and integration activity ongoing.

This position will sit in their corporate office in Little Rock and play a critical role for the organization to handle the daily accounting entries. It is a newly created position due to growth and will report directly to the Accounting Manager and Controller.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accounting Specialist to own day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, month-end close support, and account reconciliations across the corporate entity and its portfolio companies. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants exposure to a fast-growing, acquisitive organization and the chance to work directly with senior finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments across multiple entities.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including customer invoicing, cash application, aging report monitoring, and collections follow-up.
• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger and research/resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and account analysis
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired entities into corporate accounting systems and processes.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers to resolve billing, payment, and reconciliation issues.
• Support audit requests and prepare documentation related to AP, AR, and reconciliation activities.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen controls as the organization scales through M&A.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including hands‑on AP and AR responsibility; including high volume multi entity environments
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment with evolving processes.
• Manufacturing, multi‑entity, or Private Equity‑backed company experience is a plus.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, but not required