Staff Accountant at CARTI in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant will be a resource for the accounting staff. This role is responsible for maintaining general ledger balances, processing and administering payroll, managing month-end processes, and ensuring that all financial reporting deadlines set by the Controller are met.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Process payroll for all CARTI employees.Administer all aspects of payroll for all CARTI employees.Post payroll journal entries and accrual entriesParticipate in the annual retirement audit.Perform monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and collaborate with departments.Perform account reconciliations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

Bachelors degree Accounting Degree in Accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Minimum of two years overall experience in general ledger accounting experience with at least one year payroll experience. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience working with complex spreadsheets and pivot tables.Ability to meet assigned deadlines.Strong analytical skills.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.