Accountant

Art and Wellness Enterprises supports nonprofit organizations founded by Alice Walton. The Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement.

What you'll do:

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to support the accuracy of general ledger and balance sheet account balances
• Prepare and post periodic journal entries
• Complete assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks to support timely financial reporting
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and board meeting materials
• Develop and maintain process documentation for assigned accounting activities
• Support tax and audit preparation with external partners by providing documentation and transaction details as needed
• Ensure accounting activities and financial reporting follow established processes and procedures and comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Identify and resolve routine accounting discrepancies and issues in accordance with established procedures, escalating non-routine or complex matters as appropriate
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Coordinate with team members to support finance and accounting projects
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving organizational needs

What they're looking for:

• • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
• • 1–3 years of accounting experience, including experience with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial controls, or related accounting activities
• • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• • Experience working within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• • Strong professionalism and diplomacy, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• • Ability to foster a positive and respectful work environment through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting the success of others
• • Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes
• • Commitment to continuous learning and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and solve problems
• • Strong initiative and perseverance, with a collaborative approach to achieving shared objectives
• • High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and organizational information
• • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

Benefits:

• On-site work in Bentonville, Arkansas, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Professional, climate-controlled office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones.