| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1933 |
| Website | https://www.stephens.com/ |
Apply principles of GAAP accounting to prepare financial statements and related supporting information. Responsible for communications with upper management in relation to the presentation and accuracy of financial matters. Coordinate audit(s) of corporate entity. Review and verification of various financials and business processes. Implement processes consistent with best practices. Facilitate communication with other Corporate Accounting team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercise independent decision making in relation to implementing changes necessary to the evolving nature of the department. Formulate and document procedures relative to special projects and train accounting staff during implementation, if needed. Document and convey any/all changes to management and accounting staff.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university; and a minimum of three years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in a complete and concise manner.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to read and comprehend complex legal documents. Ability to understand the different aspects of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to identify and research complex accounting issues according to GAAP.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Strong computer skills including Workday or compatible accounting software; advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook E-mail and the Internet. Ability to learn and utilize additional software.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong organizational skills including the ability to organize duties and prioritize work load; good reconciliation skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to carry out detailed and sometimes complex verbal and written instructions; ability to tactfully and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with other employees, managers and outside vendors; 10-key by touch; ability to work effectively under periods of time pressure; aptitude to learn and operate various computers and related software.
REQUIRED TESTING
Excel - Whole Test
We are an independent financial services firm with the freedom to focus on what matters most: building value for our clients. We are committed to establishing and maintaining long-term relationships based on integrity and trust and delivering long-term results based on deep research and independent thinking.