Accounting Assistant (Manufacturing Industry)

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited • Little Rock, AR

38d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Finance & Accounting team within a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector. This role is ideal for early-career professionals (0–2 years) who want to build strong foundational experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax Compliance, and AP/AR operations. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations, coordinating with internal teams, maintaining accurate records, supporting compliance activities, and contributing to critical projects that impact the future of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university (required)
• 0–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must reside within 50 miles of Little Rock
• Open to: U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders
• Sponsorship is not available for this role

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP (preferred but not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned tasks with accountability for deadlines and accuracy
• Show initiative by contributing ideas and supporting projects across the finance team
• Work effectively within a team environment, communicating clearly and professionally
• Coordinate with shared services for AP activities
• Support check payments, vendor reconciliations, invoice processing, and payment remittance
• Ensure W9 forms are collected, validated, and filed for all new vendors
• Assist with annual 1099 compliance where required
• Maintain accurate and updated tax records (sales/use tax, income tax, franchise tax, etc.)
• Support compliance with sales & use tax regulations in collaboration with the internal tax team
• Verify taxability of goods and services
• Maintain structured and logical storage of accounting documents
• Ensure physical and digital records are easily retrievable and audit-ready
• Ensure all cardholders submit expense reports accurately and on time
• Reconcile expenses against monthly credit card statements
• Assist with treasury tasks, cash management, and accounts receivable activities when needed

Benefits

• Full hourly benefits package provided (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, disability, FSA/HSA, identity protection, 401k after eligibility period, paid holidays, vacation accrual, and safety boot allowance)
• Opportunity for full-time permanent employment over time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level