AP/AR Specialist – Growth in Private Equity Manufacturing

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

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