Accountant - Staff at Stephens - Little Rock, AR

Accountant - Staff

Stephens · Little Rock, AR

Stephens

Little Rock, AR

Full Time

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
Perform monthly prepaid expense allocations and other various monthly accrual entries and reconcile corresponding general ledger accounts for Stephens Inc and related companies
Perform reconciliations of cash accounts for various companies
Send monthly financial statements for Stephens Inc. and related companies to COOL (on line storage system)
Remotely deposit all firm checks received daily
Assist in monthly maintenance of RMOL (Records Management On-line, records retrieval software) including administrative function for control of data
Monthly analysis of various departmental financial statements as assigned by management, including preparation of footnotes for management
Verify for audit control supplier changes on a daily basis
Prepare and review daily reconciliations between Workday (general ledger system) and Pershing
Perform monthly analysis of various revenue and expense accounts as assigned by management
Work directly with the external auditors to ensure they have required information to complete an audit of the firm, and respond to questions or inquiries as requested
Complete special projects as requested by management
Perform other duties as required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines
Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate action
Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
Accurate calculations and the ability to meet deadlines are required, to prevent fines from regulatory agencies
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Process management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software including intermediate Excel skills
Ability to learn and utilize industry specific software as required
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated reliability in attendance and work performance
Commitment to working hard
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Deadlines imposed by management, regulatory agency filing, year-end audits and regulatory exams, may limit when vacation can be scheduled
10-key by touch

REQUIRED TESTING

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