Arkansas Talent Group
is partnering with one of Arkansas's largest privately held companies to identify a Tax Accountant to join their accounting team in at their Little Rock, AR headquarters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in tax and corporate accounting. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role offers broad, hands-on exposure to tax compliance, general accounting, and financial reporting while collaborating with leadership and teams across the organization.
Duties will include:
- Manage the preparation and timely filing of sales and use tax returns, supporting schedules, payments, and reports across multiple jurisdictions.
- Monitor tax filing requirements and deadlines, maintaining an organized tax calendar to ensure timely compliance.
- Support the research and resolution of tax notices, filing discrepancies, and prior-period errors in collaboration with the team member overseeing these matters.
- Assist with quarterly and annual tax reporting, including property tax filings, annual reports, business license renewals, and related schedules.
- Keep informed of changes in tax regulations and industry practices, helping 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.
Ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 0–2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA licensure a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting and tax concepts clearly.
- Comfortable working with tax calculations, account reconciliations, and financial data.
Perks:
- Competitive salary plus bonus structure
- 100% paid medical insurance for entire family
- Matching 401(K)
- 15% profit sharing
- Realistic growth opportunities
- Ample PTO
- Top notch team with laid back atmosphere and nice offices
This job is an onsite role in West Little Rock, AR. ALL Candidates must live in Central Arkansas.
Please directly apply or contact Jennifer Thompson via LinkedIn.
Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.