Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a growing real estate and property organization in Farmington, Arkansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys structured accounting work, maintains excellent accuracy in high-volume data entry, and can keep financial records organized across multiple business activities. The role supports daily bookkeeping, transaction processing, and reporting while helping ensure reliable financial documentation and cost tracking.

Responsibilities:
• Record and categorize invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial activity in QuickBooks Desktop with a high degree of accuracy.
• Process daily accounting transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank activity, credit cards, and payroll-related journal entries.
• Track project-related expenses to support job costing for construction work and maintain clear cost records by project.
• Review vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and confirm that supporting documentation is complete and properly filed.
• Maintain orderly digital and physical accounting records so financial information is easy to retrieve and audit-ready.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of routine financial reports.
• Monitor and document expenses tied to equine operations, including items such as care, feed, training, breeding, and veterinary costs.
• Follow established accounting procedures while identifying practical ways to improve efficiency and consistency in day-to-day workflows.• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or high-volume financial data entry.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Demonstrated ability to enter financial data quickly and accurately with minimal errors.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for routine accounting tasks and data review.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation and maintain consistent filing practices.
• Experience with construction job costing, multi-entity accounting, sales tax, corporate tax, or related real estate accounting functions is preferred.
• Dependable work style, strong follow-through, and the ability to stay accurate while handling repetitive tasks and deadlines.