Accounting Process Improvement Coordinator

America's Car-Mart•Rogers, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Process Improvement Coordinator drives efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the Accounting Department. In this role, you’ll lead process automation efforts, strengthen data integrity between systems, and partner closely with IT to implement technical solutions. You’ll also support compliance, reporting, training, and change management as we improve how accounting work gets done.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
2–4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Detail-oriented with strong organization and follow-through
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to present findings positively and effectively
Comfortable working under time constraints and meeting daily deadlines
Independent, resourceful, and adaptable to change
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred—mid to advanced)

Nice To Haves

Prior audit or quality control experience preferred
Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual work and risk
Serve as the liaison between Accounting and IT—translate business needs into system enhancements
Evaluate, select, and implement accounting technologies; build business cases and ROI analyses
Stay current on emerging tools, including RPA and AI-driven solutions
Monitor and validate interfaces between source systems and the general ledger
Troubleshoot interface and integration issues with IT and vendors
Build automated controls, exception reporting, and reconciliation frameworks
Develop dashboards for real-time visibility and investigate/report variances
Audit accounting processes and outputs for compliance and accuracy
Monitor vendor integrations for adherence to standards and implement QA controls
Track KPIs and build executive dashboards showing ROI and process gains
Provide insights and recommendations based on trends and system performance
Coordinate staff training for new systems and processes; provide ongoing support
Lead change management for system implementations and workflow transformations
Support special projects and collaborate with auditors on compliance assessments