Tax Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with one of Arkansas's largest privately held companies to hire a Tax Accountant for its accounting team at the company's West Little Rock corporate headquarters. This early-career role offers hands-on exposure to tax compliance, general accounting, and financial reporting, with collaboration across the organization. The position reports directly to the Controller. The role is onsite, and candidates must live in Central Arkansas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
0–2+ years of accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain accounting and tax concepts clearly.
Comfort working with tax calculations, account reconciliations, and financial data.
Must live in Central Arkansas.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience preferred.
CPA designation or progress toward CPA licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and timely file sales and use tax returns, supporting schedules, payments, and reports across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor tax filing requirements and deadlines and maintain an organized tax calendar.
Support research and resolution of tax notices, filing discrepancies, and prior-period errors in collaboration with the team member overseeing those matters.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax reporting, including property tax filings, annual reports, business license renewals, and related schedules.
Stay informed about changes in tax regulations and industry practices and help incorporate updates into internal processes and procedures.
Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, transfers, monthly reconciliations, and depreciation.
Partner with operations to ensure capital expenditures are appropriately capitalized and reported.
Provide general accounting and bookkeeping support for affiliated entities, including transaction entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.