Accounting Manager

About the job Accounting Manager


Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a growing multi-entity organization to recruit an Accounting Manager , a newly created role driven by company expansion. The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities and locations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies. This hands-on role includes ownership of the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close, while also supporting special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings experience in areas such as lease accounting, fixed assets, and franchise accounting to support the company's expanding operational footprint.

• Oversee general ledger activity for multiple entities and locations; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, fixed assets, leases, intercompany balances, and prepaid accounts .
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, maintaining timely and accurate transactions.
• Lead efforts in lease accounting , including tracking and recording right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities in compliance with ASC 842 standards.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger , oversee capitalization policies, monthly depreciation entries, and asset disposals or retirements.
• Support franchise accounting activities , such as monitoring royalty income, franchise fees, and intercompany allocations.
• Assist with consolidated reporting across multiple business units; collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure deadlines and reporting deliverables are met.
• Review internal controls and accounting procedures for compliance and efficiency; recommend and implement improvements.
• Partner with management on financial analysis, system enhancements, policy development, and ad hoc projects.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual audit process and external CPA review.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles, including multi-entity consolidations .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (experience with ERP transitions or process automation a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator capable of working across departments and multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation or active pursuit strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity or franchise-based operations .
• Hands-on experience with lease, fixed asset, and franchise accounting processes.

Please apply directly or contact Stephanie Shine , Chris Chunn , or any of your Arkansas Talent Group recruiters via LinkedIn for more information.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm . All inquiries and candidate information will be handled with strict confidentiality.