Accounting & Payroll Manager

Arkansas Talent Group • Maumelle, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is helping its client, a well-established and growing building products company, find an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This organization operates multiple divisions and locations across Arkansas and has built a strong reputation for both quality products and an exceptional workplace culture, earning recognition as a Best Place to Work for three consecutive years. The company is looking for a hands-on financial leader who can oversee day-to-day accounting operations while helping ownership maintain strong financial visibility as the business continues to grow. Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Manager to support the financial and employee operations of their growing North Little Rock team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll administration, and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong general ledger (GL) knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates leadership qualities aligned with the company's values — including integrity, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, customer focus, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of accounting, payroll, or administration experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and payroll-related GL transactions
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Experience processing payroll
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Dynamics preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location operations
• Experience supporting financial audits and compliance reporting
• Benefits management
• Worked with third party accounting providers
• Leadership potential with interest in future accounting management growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare, code, and upload payroll-related GL entries into accounting systems
• Process and reconcile general ledger transactions and journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts and suspense accounts
• Act as key liaison between internal operations and outsourced accounting/CFO services
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain accrual schedules and supporting documentation
• Support accounts payable month-end close activities
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor issues
• Process bank transfers and manual check requests
• Assist with audit preparation and financial documentation requests
• Reconcile employee expense reimbursements and payroll deductions
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Dynamics or related ERP systems
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supplemental analysis
• Manage vendor service agreements and renewals
• Resolve customer and contractor payment disputes
• Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition and inventory balances
• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely
• Monitor payroll transactions including garnishments, child support, bonuses, loans, and benefit deductions
• Calculating and ensuring accurate commissions and bonus payouts
• Process payroll exceptions and rejected transactions
• Coordinate payroll pre-processing and job cost reporting
• Support W-2 verification and payroll reporting activities
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries
• Maintain confidential financial and employee documentation
• Support insurance renewals, licensing, and compliance documentation
• Obtain certificates of insurance (COI) and maintain W-9 records
• Coordinate legal and compliance documentation with outside partners as needed
• Provide administrative and operational accounting support as assigned
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Stable, team-oriented work environment

What This Job Offers

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