Robert Half is hiring: Bookkeeper in Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Robert Half

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join an equipment sales and rental business. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can take ownership of day-to-day accounting activity, maintain accurate financial records, and support month-end reporting in a fast-paced environment. The role works closely with sales and operations while helping organize accounts receivable activity and keeping accounts payable, reconciliations, and bookkeeping tasks on track. Candidates who are comfortable with QuickBooks and willing to assist with light front-office coverage when needed will do well in this position. Responsibilities: • Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and customer balances are processed accurately and on time. • Maintain bookkeeping records for both equipment sales and rental operations, supporting accurate financial tracking across separate inventory-related workflows. • Perform bank reconciliations and review financial data regularly to resolve discrepancies and keep records current. • Prepare and distribute month-end financial reports using QuickBooks, providing reliable information for business review. • Help organize and improve existing receivables records by following up on outstanding balances and supporting account cleanup efforts. • Work within QuickBooks Online for daily accounting functions and assist with activities connected to legacy accounting processes as needed during the transition period. • Provide backup support near the sales counter by greeting walk-in visitors or assisting with basic transaction coordination when office coverage is needed. • Contribute to general office and operational support in a small-team setting, including tasks that may require moving materials or equipment safely. • Coordinate with external accounting support when needed to address reporting questions, training needs, or process clarification.• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping with hands-on responsibility for both accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Proficiency in QuickBooks, including the ability to manage routine accounting tasks and generate standard financial reports. • Experience completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate, organized financial records. • Ability to work independently and take ownership of core accounting duties in a small business environment. • Comfortable supporting a business that handles both equipment sales and rental transactions. • Willingness to assist with occasional front-office coverage and interact professionally with visitors when needed. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; forklift certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain certification through employer-provided training. • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to bring structure to accounting records that may need cleanup.