Senior Accountant

Walton Enterprises; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walton Enterprises is seeking aSenior Accountant to join our team and support financial reporting and analysis across multiple entities. You will prepare complex financials, oversee cash activity, and contribute to consolidations, ensuring timely and accurate information for management and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical accounting, process improvements, and collaboration across departments, with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities for growth within the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA certification or master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, consolidations, and related schedules.
• Monitor cash balances and activity; support timely payments and accurate records.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Collaborate with departments to deliver accurate financial information.
• Assist with tax compliance and supporting schedules.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Mentoring

Cross-team collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Solver

Power BI

Looker

Excel

Job description

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Senior Accountant. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and reporting for use by management and other stakeholders.

About the Position

The Senior Accountant provides financial reporting and analysis in support of leadership, family clients, and related entities, while supporting the financial and operational activities of multiple business entities across a broad range of disciplines. This role prepares and reviews financial statements, consolidations, cash activity, and related schedules and analyzes complex financial information, while collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy, compliance, timely reporting, and best in class service to clients. Serving as a trusted accounting resource to internal clients, the Senior Accountant provides technical accounting expertise and guidance as needed, The Senior Accountant also is expected to proactively identify and contribute process improvements, mentoring, and project-based accounting initiatives.

What you will do

Support the financial operations of assigned clients and entities by preparing accurate, complex financial statements and reports, overseeing cash activity, managing financial consolidations, provides guidance, mentoring and development to other team members and collaborating with other departments to deliver accurate, high-quality financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships by advising on finances, including reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, consolidations, and related schedules.
• Monitor and coordinate cash balances and activity, supporting timely payments and accurate accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, investments, and other assigned accounting areas.
• Analyze financial information and prepare reports, insights, and supporting materials for management, principals, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare financial packages and customized reports and respond to financial information requests.
• Prepare schedules and financial information needed to support tax compliance and tax return preparation.
• Analyze processes, recommend improvements, and contribute to department efficiency.
• Participate in mentoring, training, and work reviews to support team development.
• Delegate and collaborate with Accountants and Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Strong financial and technical accounting and reporting expertise grounded in GAAP.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong organization, prioritization, accuracy, and attention to detail across multiple priorities.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate across teams.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and client information.

Qualifications required for success

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a professional setting required.
• CPA certification or master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Business Central, Solver, Power BI, and Looker preferred.
• Experience with complex ownership structures, consolidations, and exposure to individual tax-preparation experience preferred.

Personal attributes that support success

• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, accountability, and sound judgment in serving clients and colleagues.
• Takes ownership of assignments and follows through on commitments.
• Collaborates respectfully and effectively across teams and organizational boundaries.
• Approaches complex work with curiosity, care, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Adapts to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, composure, and clear communication.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

• Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made, provided they do not pose an undue hardship to the company.

Work is generally performed in a standard office or remote office environment. Duties typically require sitting for long periods; prolonged use of a computer, phone, and other standard office productivity equipment; participating in meetings, communicating by phone, video, and email; and occasional movement within the office or between meeting locations. Occasional lifting of boxes, files, or paperwork may be required. The role is not normally subject to extreme environmental conditions or unusual physical demands.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

About the Accounting Department

The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton’s family.

We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.