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13 results for Accountant in Kansas City Mo

Staff Accountant <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The primary function of this role is to execute crucial accounting operations, including handling both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, invoicing, and expense reports. The Staff Accountant will also provide essential support to the Controller, ensuring the accurate and systematic completion of all tasks in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. If you or someone you know interested in this Staff Accountant position and want to work for a growing, employee focused company, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately process and manage AP/AR operations and expense management</p><p>• Assist with bookkeeping tasks, reconciliations, and month-end journal entries</p><p>• Monitor reports and ensure their accuracy</p><p>• Provide clerical support to the accounting department</p><p>• Analyze information from the general ledger system and department heads to prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements</p><p>• Maintain and balance an automated consolidation system</p><p>• Create spreadsheet reports for information analysis and verification</p><p>• Record and maintain files for general ledger entries</p><p>• Accrue expenses and assign account numbers as necessary for payment preparation</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and request disbursements</p><p>• Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to implement best practice accounting procedures</p><p>• Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information</p><p>• Assist with credit card and bank account reconciliations</p><p>• Support the Finance team with audits, month-end closings, and other projects as needed</p><p>• Input detailed and accurate entries into QuickBooks/ERP systems</p><p>• Adhere to established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.</p> Public Senior Accountant <p>We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Public Senior Accountant to join our team in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This role is predominantly focused on the financial services industry, demanding proficiency in various accounting software systems. As a Public Senior Accountant, you will be tasked with performing intricate accounting functions, managing both accounts payable and receivable, and conducting full cycle accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems for financial management and reporting</p><p>• Carry out comprehensive accounting functions to ensure financial accuracy</p><p>• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to maintain balanced books</p><p>• Practice accrual accounting methods for accurate financial representation</p><p>• Operate the Viewpoint Vista system for financial management and control</p><p>• Oversee and ensure completion of the full accounting cycle</p><p><br></p> Accountant <p>We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an Accountant in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The role primarily involves working with accounting software systems, financial services, and enterprise resource planning in our team. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilizing Accounting Software Systems to manage financial data</p><p>• Working with ERP Solutions to streamline and enhance financial processes</p><p>• Managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) </p><p>• Conducting regular auditing to ensure accuracy of financial data</p><p>• Participating in budget processes to align financial strategy with business goals</p><p>• Using ADP - Financial Services for payroll and other HR-related tasks</p><p>• Overseeing accounting functions to ensure financial compliance and accuracy</p><p>• Leveraging Great Plains (GPAC) for financial management and reporting</p> Public Senior Accountant We are seeking a Public Senior Accountant for a short term contract employment opportunity in Leawood, Kansas. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your accounting expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role will involve various accounting functions, with a focus on account reconciliation and balance sheet analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyzing balance sheets and identifying any discrepancies<br>• Handling monthly reconciliation Journal Entries (JE)<br>• Independently managing general accounting tasks<br>• Utilizing accounting software systems to streamline processes<br>• Ensuring adherence to GAAP accounting principles<br>• Conducting account reconciliation to ensure accurate records<br>• Adjusting and posting monthly journal entries as required<br>• Identifying and rectifying any account discrepancies<br>• Applying accrual accounting methods in daily tasks<br>• Demonstrating ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and responsibilities Sr Tax Accountant - Corporate <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sr Tax Accountant for one of our clients in Overland Park, Kansas. In this Corporate Tax role, you will be tasked with managing tax compliance, conducting research into tax planning, and facilitating tax-effect accounting for their operations in North America and Canada. If you are an experienced Tax Accountant looking for an exciting change, reach out today. Comp up to $110k + bonus, hybrid with most days being remote, and a great benefit package!! Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 today! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Ensure the company's compliance with all tax laws by keeping abreast of federal, state, and local tax regulations</p><p>• Accurately prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for the United States and Canada</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive tax research and provide strategic advice to optimize the company's tax position</p><p>• Manage tax-effect accounting for the North American region, in accordance with accounting standards</p><p>• Assist with tax audits and professionally handle inquiries from tax authorities in a timely manner</p><p>• Maintain and organize detailed tax records to ensure accuracy and compliance</p><p>• Identify opportunities for improved efficiency in tax reporting and compliance processes</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global regions to gather necessary information for accurate tax filings</p><p>• Manage relationships with external tax advisors to ensure effective collaboration on tax matters.</p> Sr. Accountant We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in Leawood, Kansas, United States. This role involves a significant amount of analytical work, with a focus on reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger management, end of month/year closing, and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Conduct thorough account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial data.<br>• Handle balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.<br>• Oversee bank reconciliations to validate our financial records.<br>• Manage general ledger operations, ensuring accurate and timely accounting data.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries, maintaining detailed and organized records.<br>• Conduct month end close procedures, ensuring all financial data is accounted for.<br>• Analyze and prepare financial reports, delivering key insights to guide business decisions.<br>• Handle some transactional accounting tasks as needed.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze financial data. Accounting Specialist We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity in the manufacturing industry for an Accounting Specialist located in Riverside, Missouri. In this role, you will be involved in a variety of tasks including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and handling both accounts payable and receivable.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Accurately process invoices and keep records up-to-date<br>• Handle accounts payable tasks to ensure all financial transactions are executed properly<br>• Manage accounts receivable activity and follow up on outstanding invoices<br>• Conduct account reconciliation tasks for incoming and outgoing transactions<br>• Effectively utilize Microsoft Excel for data entry and financial reporting tasks<br>• Resolve billing issues and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner<br>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary Accounting Clerk We are in search of an Accounting Clerk to be part of our team. This role is based in Overland Park, Kansas and functions within the industry. You will be involved in processing payables, reconciling accounts, making journal entries, maintaining the integrity of digital and paper filing, generating reports, providing internal customer service, and other duties as assigned.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Oversee the accurate and timely entry of transactions<br>• Support in the processing of payables vouchers accurately into the system<br>• Collaborate with other locations to collect supporting documentation and train users on account codes<br>• Handle the processing of headquarter payments and assist with location pay cycles<br>• Engage in correspondence with vendors on overdue or credit balance accounts<br>• Ensure proper retention of all documentation necessary to support payables functions, including audit and internal controls<br>• Assist with month-end accruals and journal entries for payables activity<br>• Prepare documentation required for annual Form 1099 processing, use, sales, excise and other tax documentation returns for multiple states<br>• Manage vendor and customer updates, review change requests for completeness, and update records in trade systems and accounting systems<br>• Perform general ledger functions such as reconciling subsidiary reports from accounting system to ledger and preparing journal entries as requested<br>• Support finance activities such as coding and recording of customer deposits, clearing intracompany receivables and payables, and assisting Risk Management department with reporting needs. Accounting Manager <p>We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team in Overland Park, Kansas. In this role, you will be required to oversee financial processes, maintain precise financial records, and conduct financial analysis for multiple clients in the Overland Park area.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee financial reconciliation and consolidation of financial statements</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess company performance and financial health</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</p><p>• Maintain and manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date</p><p>• Review and resolve financial discrepancies and irregularities</p><p>• Ensure all financial procedures comply with regulations and standards</p><p>• Work closely with team members to improve financial processes and systems</p><p>• Handle remote work situations as required, ensuring productivity and efficiency are maintained</p><p>• Perform other related duties as assigned.</p> Controller <p>We are seeking a Controller to join our team in Topeka, Kansas. In this role, you'll be tasked with the general accounting functions of our clients, including monthly account reconciliation, maintaining accurate records on Accounting Software Systems, and using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Thomson Reuters. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the digitization of client files, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of data</p><p>• Utilize Accounting Software Systems to maintain and update client accounts</p><p>• Execute general accounting duties for clients, including account reconciliation and closing books monthly</p><p>• Harness tools such as Microsoft Excel and Thomson Reuters to perform accounting functions</p><p>• Collaborate with multiple clients, understanding their specific accounting needs and providing solutions</p><p>• Evaluate and quickly adapt to new technologies to enhance the accounting process</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of the Monthly Balance Sheet and Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation</p><p>• Monitor client accounts, taking appropriate action when necessary</p><p>• Maintain a high level of organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and tasks simultaneously.</p> Controller We are in search of a Controller to join our team operating within the finance and accounting industry. Situated in Overland Park, Kansas, the Controller will be tasked with overseeing full cycle accounting processes, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and utilizing Microsoft Office Suites.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full cycle accounting operations ensuring accuracy and efficiency<br>• Conduct regular account reconciliation to ensure correct balances and financial integrity<br>• Spearhead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting<br>• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports for management review<br>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suites for data entry, analysis, and presentation<br>• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure<br>• Collaborate with the other finance department members to support overall department goals and objectives<br>• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Controller We are offering an exciting opportunity in Lenexa, Kansas, for a Controller. This role is within the construction industry and will involve the management of financial activities. The role is office-based and is a permanent position.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee financial reporting and ensure its accuracy<br>• Supervise the construction accounting process to ensure compliance and accuracy<br>• Manage the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly<br>• Conduct the month end close process in a timely and efficient manner<br>• Implement the percentage of completion method for revenue recognition<br>• Respond to and resolve queries related to financial matters. Credit/Collections Supervisor/Manager We are accepting applications for the role of Credit/Collections Supervisor/Manager, based out of our Overland Park, Kansas office. The successful candidate will be a crucial part of our team, overseeing credit underwriters, promoting detail-oriented growth, and ensuring alignment with the organization's risk management policies. <br><br>Responsibilities<br>• Oversee the daily operations of the commercial credit underwriters, ensuring accurate and comprehensive analysis of financial statements and credit reports.<br>• Promote detail-oriented development within the team, providing training and guidance to ensure high performance.<br>• Ensure all credit assessments, decisions, and approvals align with established guidelines, quality standards, and the company's risk management policies.<br>• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to manage and mitigate credit risk. <br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in credit analysis and decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with departments such as account management and operations to align credit strategies with business objectives.<br>• Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing excellent service and support throughout the credit application process.<br>• Leverage your skills in Accounting Software Systems, Credit, Credit Limit, Assess Risk, Credit Risk Management, Credit Risk Models, Commercial Lending, Interest Rate Risk Management, and Conduct Risk Assessments.<br>• Apply your knowledge of Banking Credit Analysis in overseeing and managing credit risks.