Accountant III

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC407080 Accounting Summary: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Onsite Additional Information: The Accountant III position will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts. Responsible for daily, monthly, and yearly closing duties as well as other special projects as assigned. May assist with the development, completion, and publishing of the annual budget. Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Recommended Education: Required Work Experience: Accounting - 4 years of experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy Description 1. Reconciles balance sheet accounts to the general ledger for monthly and year-end processes. Researches and resolves all difference within prescribed timeframes footnoting resolutions and expected date of resolution, when necessary. 2. Maintains account reconciliation, journal entry, and daily duty standard operating procedures. 3. Posts journal entries and prepares reports and schedules according to department month and year-end closing schedules. Analyzes journal entries and their impact on financial statements. 4. Assists in the detail review, analysis and preparation of financial statements and schedules. 5. Assists with budgeting process and audit requests as needed. 6. Recommends process improvements for assigned responsibilities or department processes. 7. Tests system upgrades and enhancements related to job duties. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.