We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a wholesale distribution organization in Little Rock, Arkansas on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role will lead core accounting activities, guide a team, and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner with leadership on planning, compliance, and operational improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day accounting functions, including oversight of the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entry review, and routine financial reporting.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities to deliver complete and accurate results within established deadlines.
- Provide guidance to accounting team members by assigning priorities, coaching performance, and supporting ongoing skill development.
- Evaluate and enhance internal controls, accounting standards, and departmental procedures to promote accuracy and consistency.
- Prepare and review financial statements, account analyses, and supporting documentation for management and external stakeholders.
- Partner with auditors and assist with tax filings, regulatory submissions, and other compliance-related reporting needs.
- Review financial results, identify notable trends or variances, and communicate actionable insights to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and initiatives designed to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
- Support accounting projects such as reporting automation, system enhancements, and other process improvement efforts while maintaining policy compliance.
- Experience managing month-end close activities and ensuring timely completion of accounting deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry processing.
- Background preparing or reviewing financial statements and supporting audit requirements.
- Ability to supervise accounting staff, balance team workloads, and support skill development.
- Understanding of internal controls, accounting procedures, and regulatory compliance expectations.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and financial analysis.
