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Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant
Stephens · Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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In short
The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for preparing financial statements, managing consolidations, and performing internal valuations for private equity investments. They also monitor debt covenants and ensure all financial reporting processes comply with GAAP and internal best practices.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least three years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience. A CPA designation is preferred, along with strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
About the employer
Stephens
Stephens is a privately held financial services firm focused on building long-term relationships and long-term results.
Founded in 1933, Stephens is a family of privately-held, independent financial services firms focused on building value for companies, state and local governments, institutions and high-net-worth investors.
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We are headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with offices in leading cities across the country and overseas. Since our founding, Stephens has pursued an independent course. We’ve built our firm on long-term relationships and enduring values, establishing an international reputation for vision, integrity and innovation. Free from herd mentality, short-term thinking and quarter-to-quarter imperatives, we’ve always stayed focused on the people who matter most: our clients. As investors and business owners ourselves, we have a unique perspective on the world. We understand the needs and concerns of individual investors, industry leaders and public interest stewards. Because we sit on the same side of the table as our clients, we are able to understand their goals and help build their future in partnership. © 2026 Stephens Inc. | Member NYSE, SIPC Disclosures: https://stephens.com/social-media http://www.stephens.com/
- INDUSTRY
- Financial Services
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 1933
- HEADQUARTERS
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- SIZE
- 1,001-5,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
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.
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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
- Prepare and review the accounting of multiple holding and family office entities and their related subsidiaries.
- Prepare consolidations for multiple corporate entities.
- Perform internal valuations for financial instruments including private equity investments and funds.
- Monitor debt covenant requirements and calculate quarterly and annual debt covenants.
- Perform and/or review distribution waterfall calculations.
- Identify GAAP and/or Tax accounting issues and analyze the proper treatment of the issue.
- Prepare, analyze and maintain regular and special financial reports for management and shareholders including balance sheets, income statements, cash reports, profit and loss statements, etc. Lead in ensuring financial reports and other projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet internal and external deadlines
- Spear-head and/or assist with special projects, as required.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
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
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