Accounting Manager

Arkana Laboratories

Little Rock, AR

Expired: 20 days ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.

This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.

Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.

About the position: As the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the accounting activities of the department which include financial and cost accounting, purchasing, accounts payable and financial reporting functions using Excel, Sage US 50 and Power BI to perform duties. Perform tasks under the direction and prioritization set by the CFO. Exercises judgment in selecting and applying established procedures correctly and in determining when to refer problems to CFO. Possess strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do:

Manages Finance's cadence of work through coordination of efforts and expectations based on Finance's lifecycle document
Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, payables, payroll, and budget preparation
Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff
Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets
Oversees the timely production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit
Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies
Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Leads the monthly close cycle which include oversight of journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis
Communicates appropriate and accurate financial results and analysis to leadership team.
Acts a business partner with department leaders on their financial results and planning needs
Other projects as requested by CFO

What you'll need:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university, Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Experience: 10 years in a finance or accounting role.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Proficient Excel skills required. Strong computer skills required.

What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.

Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees: