Add your latest resume to match with open positions.

6 results for Staff Accountant in Independence, MO

Cost Accountant

Lawrence, KS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys turning numbers into insights? We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in analyzing product costs, improving margins and supporting smarter business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work cross-functionally with operations, inventory and finance leaders in a fast-paced environment where your work will have a direct impact on performance.If you enjoy digging into data, identifying trends and helping a business operate more efficiently, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Analyze raw materials, labor and overhead costs to support accurate product costing</li><li>Maintain and update standard costs, bills of materials and inventory-related data</li><li>Monitor manufacturing variances and provide reporting on cost trends and performance</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reconciliations and financial reporting activities</li><li>Partner with production, operations and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement and stronger controls</li><li>Help ensure accuracy in inventory valuation and manufacturing accounting processes</li><li>Assist with audits and provide documentation related to cost accounting and inventory</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Lenexa, Kansas. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing, reviewing, and finalizing accounting records within established timelines. • Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and ensuring supporting documentation is complete. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate analysis, backup, and adherence to accounting standards. • Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and support accurate financial reporting. • Complete bank reconciliations regularly to confirm cash activity and investigate outstanding items. • Review financial data for accuracy and consistency, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions when needed. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, clarify transactions, and support day-to-day accounting needs.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Blue Springs, MO
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to provide onsite accounting leadership in Blue Springs, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will help maintain smooth day-to-day financial operations, support a small accounting team, and keep reporting activities on track during an interim coverage period. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to create stability in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities and provide practical guidance to a small onsite team across core finance operations. • Manage the month-end close cycle, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are achieved. • Monitor general ledger activity, research discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial records. • Prepare and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations to support accurate account balances. • Contribute to financial reporting by organizing schedules, validating data, and assisting with supporting documentation. • Partner with staff handling payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to resolve issues and keep workflows moving efficiently. • Develop journal entries and analyze account activity to improve accuracy and strengthen overall accounting controls. • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and introduce practical improvements that support consistency and efficiency.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant for an organization in Lenexa, KS that will play an integral role in daily accounting operations, covering a range of responsibilities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities. Key duties include reviewing and processing vendor invoices with correct general ledger coding, ensuring proper authorization, and timely data entry in QuickBooks. The position is expected to maintain organized vendor files with complete W-9 documentation, manage both the accounts payable inbox and vendor communications, and prepare weekly payment runs by check, ACH, or wire, while promptly reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies as they arise. If you or someone you know is looking for a rapidly growing company that is PE owned with opportunity to grow as the company grows in a Senior Accountant capacity in a thriving industry, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! This role also generates and distributes customer invoices, accurately records and applies incoming payments to the appropriate accounts, and keeps the AR aging report up to date. Responsibilities include following up on past-due balances, communicating with clients to address outstanding payments, processing credit memos, and supporting collections activities by escalating delinquent accounts where necessary. Additionally, this position supports the month-end close by preparing and recording journal entries, performing reconciliations for key accounts such as bank, AP, AR, and accruals, promptly investigating reconciling items, and working with the team to complete monthly financial reports and close-related adjustments, including accruals and prepaid amortization. Collaboration within the accounting team is essential for meeting reporting deadlines and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial information.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant 1

Kansas City, KS
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support a growing team in Kansas City, Kansas area. This is a Long-term Contract position that requires working onsite five days each week and offers the potential for continued opportunity based on performance. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, follow up on outstanding balances, and contribute to day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on organization and professionalism. Responsibilities:• Manage outbound collections efforts by contacting customers regarding past-due balances and documenting follow-up activity accurately.• Apply payments, reconcile account details, and help maintain current and accurate accounts receivable records.• Review customer accounts to identify overdue items, resolve discrepancies, and support timely payment processing.• Assist with routine accounting tasks, including record updates, report preparation, and financial data entry.• Coordinate with internal teams to research billing questions and support effective resolution of account issues.• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection activity to improve recovery of outstanding receivables.• Support onsite administrative and accounting operations while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

De Soto, KS
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a paper and packaging operation in DeSoto, Kansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who can bring structure, urgency, and operational discipline to a high-volume AP environment. The role will focus on improving invoice flow, strengthening team processes, and partnering with key stakeholders to restore consistent performance. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities in a high-volume setting, ensuring invoices move efficiently from receipt through payment. • Develop practical short-term approaches to reduce outstanding invoice volume and improve processing turnaround times. • Work closely with external consultants and platform partners to investigate and correct system interface issues affecting invoice automation. • Support testing efforts, validate process outcomes, and help implement fixes that improve reliability across AP workflows. • Create and document standardized procedures for invoice intake, review, coding, approval, and payment execution. • Establish clear prioritization methods so urgent and aging items are addressed in a consistent and organized manner. • Train and guide AP staff on updated procedures, expectations, and best practices to improve accuracy and accountability. • Define performance measures and reporting routines that provide visibility into backlog status, throughput, and overall AP effectiveness.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z