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15 results for Accounting in Kansas City, MO

Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.85 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Overland Park, Kansas on a Contract basis. This role focuses on supporting payment-related accounting activity, reviewing reconciliation items, and helping maintain smooth day-to-day processing operations. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working independently, and able to navigate payment terminology and basic user support needs in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review payment activity to identify discrepancies, investigate exceptions, and support accurate resolution of overpayment-related issues.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to help maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Provide first-line assistance for routine user access requests and straightforward configuration updates tied to payment platforms.<br>• Monitor and manage a steady flow of reconciliation cases each week while ensuring timely follow-up and closure.<br>• Work with payment processing systems such as Paymentech, Orbital, and comparable tools to support daily operational needs.<br>• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders to clarify transaction details, payment status, and reconciliation findings.<br>• Handle assigned work with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks effectively in an environment with limited management oversight.<br>• Support updates and maintenance activities related to client payment platform settings when required.
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Kansas City, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for our construction and service business in Kansas City, Kansas. This position oversees daily financial activity, supports accurate and timely reporting, and partners closely with operations and technical accounting teams to strengthen month-end close and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of transactional accounting, and the ability to translate financial results into actionable business insight. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activity across receivables, payables, billing, cash application, expense processing, job costing, subcontractor payments, and change order tracking while serving as a primary resource or backup as needed.</p><p>• Guide accounting support teams in recording contract-related transactions accurately and ensure financial data is posted in alignment with company policies and reporting needs.</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle for assigned entities, including balance reviews, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and communication of results to business and technical accounting leaders.</p><p>• Examine open and completed projects and service work orders to identify cost trends, overruns, soft commitments, and other operational insights that support decision-making.</p><p>• Review accounting activity before period close, resolve inconsistencies, and recommend process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and internal control.</p><p>• Approve journal entries prepared by team members and maintain the integrity of the general ledger through disciplined review and oversight.</p><p>• Act as the primary resource for state tax matters tied to service offerings and exemption documentation, ensuring filings, registrations, and supporting records remain current and compliant.</p><p>• Support cash management improvement initiatives, including efforts to expand electronic payment methods and reduce fraud exposure related to checks and wires.</p><p>• Supervise accountants, clerks, and analysts, providing day-to-day direction, workload oversight, and development support across the accounting function.</p>
  • 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Lee's Summit, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support operational and financial oversight across multiple managed properties in Lee&#39;s Summit, Missouri. This role blends day-to-day accounting knowledge with location-level coordination, helping ensure occupancy performance, rent activity, and site standards are consistently monitored. The ideal candidate brings a service-minded approach, works well with multiple stakeholders, and stays organized while managing recurring deadlines and occasional travel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor financial and operational activity across several property locations to help ensure compliance with established standards and expectations.<br>• Review occupancy trends and rent collection results, escalating concerns and supporting follow-up actions when performance issues arise.<br>• Provide oversight of site conditions by coordinating with on-location teams and confirming that properties are being maintained appropriately.<br>• Support accounting-related tasks such as invoice handling, data entry, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processing as needed.<br>• Use QuickBooks and related systems to maintain accurate records, reconcile information, and assist with reporting activities.<br>• Travel periodically to assigned locations, including a regular monthly visit to a designated site, to verify operations and strengthen local coordination.<br>• Collaborate with property staff and internal partners to reinforce procedures, answer questions, and promote consistent execution across locations.<br>• Track deadlines carefully and prepare documentation with a high level of accuracy to support audits, reviews, and ongoing oversight.
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Accounting Administrator
  • Kansas City, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Administrator to support day-to-day financial operations for a construction company in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can keep accounting records accurate, organized, and up to date while working across payables, receivables, and reconciliation tasks. The role will contribute to smooth transaction processing, dependable reporting, and consistent administrative support for the accounting function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, assign appropriate coding, and prepare payments in alignment with company procedures.</p><p>• Maintain customer billing and payment records, follow up on outstanding balances, and apply receipts accurately.</p><p>• Complete bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support certified payroll documentation and help ensure records are prepared correctly for reporting requirements.</p><p>• Enter, update, and review financial information in QuickBooks to preserve accurate and current accounting data.</p><p>• Assist with general accounting administration, including organizing supporting documents and responding to routine internal requests.</p><p>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to help maintain cash flow visibility and financial accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Tax Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support corporate tax compliance and reporting activities. This role is responsible for preparing and filing a variety of tax returns, reviewing transactions for proper tax treatment, assisting with tax research, and helping maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of multistate tax requirements, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to resolve tax-related questions and issues. If you or someone you know is interested in this Tax Accountant opportunity and come with 2+ years of tax experience, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details! </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Complete and file sales and use, income, and property tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. </li><li>Review financial and operational transactions to determine appropriate tax treatment. </li><li>Research tax rules and interpret changing regulations to support compliance efforts. </li><li>Respond to notices, inquiries, and other correspondence from tax authorities. </li><li>Reconcile tax accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items. </li><li>Provide internal support to business partners regarding tax questions and day-to-day compliance matters.</li><li>Assist with audits and help gather documentation requested by taxing jurisdictions. </li><li>Contribute to process improvements, training, and team initiatives that strengthen technical capabilities and service levels. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Kansas City, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for a growing organization in Kansas City, Kansas. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting dependable payroll and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Lead the month-end close by reviewing entries, reconciling accounts, and finalizing financial results.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance and monitor account activity to support complete and reliable reporting.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Administer payroll operations through Paychex and verify compliance with internal controls and applicable requirements.<br>• Review accounting workflows, resolve discrepancies, and implement improvements that strengthen efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Partner with leadership to provide financial insight, answer reporting questions, and support business decision-making.
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Lawrence, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p>If you enjoy digging into data, identifying trends and helping a business operate more efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><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><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas and help strengthen the financial operations of a growing organization. This role offers broad exposure across core accounting activities, including reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP accounting knowledge, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in an evolving, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company from the ground up as they grow! Comp up to $95k + bonus and unlimited PTO. Reach out to me today for more info! 816-601-1196</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial accuracy</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting and periodic counts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Prepare audit support documentation</li><li>Improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies</li><li>Support accounting system optimization</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and other ad hoc projects</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Kansas City, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients finance team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role will play a central part in financial reporting, audit coordination, budgeting support, and ongoing process enhancement across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. THis is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a growing team and be part of something special! With a strong compensation package and profit sharing you can&#39;t go wrong! Please reach out to Molly Garner at 816-601-1196 for more info! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to conduct recurring financial reviews, highlighting budget performance, actual results, and forecast trends.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and support the 401(k) audit process by organizing schedules, documentation, and auditor requests.</p><p>• Contribute to tax-related activities, including annual returns, quarterly estimates, and applicable state and local filings.</p><p>• Support the development of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial plans in close collaboration with FP&amp;A.</p><p>• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the general ledger and supporting records.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to align with company policies and promote reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows by using data, technology, and practical process enhancements.</p><p>• Provide backup support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions when business needs require additional coverage.</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting for subsidiary business units, including creation of reporting packages and monthly discussions with business leadership.</p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Kansas City, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and helping teams manage day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger work, tax-related filings, and account reconciliations, along with the ability to collaborate across multiple finance functions. If you have 1+ year of experience and want to join a growing team where you can be mentored and grow along the way, this is it! Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196. Comp up to $75k + bonus! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and deliver financial reports for leadership and external stakeholders to support business and compliance needs.</p><p>• Review spending patterns against budget expectations, identify unusual variances, and help management improve overhead cost accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records by reconciling balances, tracking capital projects, and managing asset identification details.</p><p>• Prepare and file use tax submissions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in accordance with reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other key general ledger balances to ensure complete and accurate records.</p><p>• Record recurring journal entries and post cost adjustments related to projects and operational activity.</p><p>• Contribute to internal and external audit efforts by organizing documentation and responding to accounting-related requests.</p><p>• Provide cross-functional accounting support in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll as business needs require.</p><p>• Respond to questions from operations teams, complete ad hoc reporting, support vendor setup activities, and assist with compliance documentation and internal controls.</p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Senior Corporate Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join a growing company in Overland Park, Kansas. This role is focused on maintaining accurate corporate financial records, supporting a dependable close cycle, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment around internal controls, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a fast-moving environment. Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info. Comp up to $100k+ bonus and exceptional benefits! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core activities within the monthly close cycle, including preparation of journal entries related to cash activity, financing arrangements, derivative impacts, accruals, and corporate cost allocations. </p><p>• Manage accounting for general and administrative spending across the consolidated income statement and help ensure expenses are recorded correctly and on time.</p><p>• Oversee corporate cash close tasks, monitor non-routine banking activity, and resolve transaction issues as they arise.</p><p>• Perform and maintain general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and driving timely resolution.</p><p>• Review financial results against budgets and quarterly projections, identify notable variances, and communicate findings to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate purchase requests for proper account coding and alignment with approved spending plans before processing.</p><p>• Support internal control compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and helping keep procedures current with day-to-day practices.</p><p>• Prepare audit support materials, year-end schedules, and other financial analyses required for internal and external review.</p><p>• Create and refine standard operating procedures, provide guidance to colleagues, and assist with system or process enhancements while helping address data integrity issues.</p>
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced technical accounting leader to join our client&#39;s team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will guide complex accounting activities across key corporate areas, with a strong focus on lease accounting, compliance, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, sound judgment in evaluating unusual transactions, and the ability to strengthen processes while partnering effectively with finance and operational teams. This is a newly created role for this growing organization with comp up to $165k + bonus! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the end-to-end lease accounting function across multiple business areas, including oversight of classification assessments, period-end entries, reconciliations, technical conclusions, and required financial statement disclosures.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, control procedures, and compliance practices related to lease activity to support accurate reporting and alignment with corporate standards.</p><p>• Drive process improvements within lease accounting workflows and support optimization efforts in LeaseQuery and related systems over time.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate going concern, fixed asset impairment, and goodwill-related analyses, including development of practical tools and templates for use by plant and finance teams.</p><p>• Build and document a strong revenue recognition framework, partner with financial reporting leadership on compliance testing, and support adherence to ASC 606 requirements throughout quarterly and annual reporting cycles.</p><p>• Provide backup support for treasury operations as needed, including review of cash disbursements, payroll funding approvals, and oversight of weekly corporate payables activities.</p><p>• Partner with accounting leadership to review higher-risk journal entries, analyze supporting documentation, and coordinate data extraction from multiple systems for external analysis tools.</p><p>• Support senior finance leaders with technical accounting research, memoranda, and special projects involving transactions such as acquisitions, debt events, held-for-sale matters, and equity-based compensation.</p><p>• Analyze key monthly and quarterly accruals, identify trends or inconsistencies, and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy and efficiency across the close process.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with audit deliverables, contribute to flux and statistical reporting, and help ensure unusual or complex transactions are recorded appropriately.</p>
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Director, Financial Reporting
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting and technical accounting activities for a complex organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors to deliver accurate, compliant financial statements and support accounting conclusions on significant matters. The ideal candidate brings deep U.S. GAAP expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proactive approach to strengthening reporting quality and process efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development, review, and finalization of consolidated and entity-level financial statements, including footnotes and supporting disclosures for external reporting.<br>• Provide technical accounting direction on complex transactions and reporting matters, using sound research and analysis to support well-reasoned conclusions.<br>• Monitor newly issued accounting guidance and evaluate how changes in standards may affect financial reporting and business activities.<br>• Oversee aspects of share-based compensation accounting, ensuring expense recognition and related reporting are complete and accurate.<br>• Coordinate quarterly and annual audit activities by serving as a key contact for external auditors and facilitating timely delivery of required documentation.<br>• Apply strong analytical judgment to resolve reporting questions, accounting issues, and close-related challenges in an efficient manner.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting workflows through better controls, standardization, and automation initiatives.<br>• Maintain and enhance internal controls across financial reporting processes to support the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reported results.<br>• Respond to special reporting requests and provide financial information support for management and other stakeholders as needed.
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Kansas City, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Finance Manager to support financial analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making for teams based in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial information into clear insights, strengthen reporting practices, and partner with stakeholders across finance, technology, and operations. The role will focus on building dependable reporting solutions, improving monthly analysis, and helping teams make informed business decisions through accurate and well-governed financial data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage interactive financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and large-scale data sources to support project and business unit performance tracking.<br>• Prepare recurring financial analyses, including monthly reporting and variance reviews, to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership.<br>• Partner with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define reporting needs, align data requirements, and deliver practical analytical solutions.<br>• Document reporting procedures, data policies, and control practices to promote consistency, protect sensitive information, and support compliance expectations.<br>• Lead analytics-focused initiatives that improve reporting quality, streamline processes, and expand the use of financial data across the organization.<br>• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members by coaching staff on reporting tools, analytical methods, and financial data interpretation.<br>• Coordinate user acceptance testing for new or updated financial data models and reporting enhancements to confirm accuracy and usability.<br>• Create training resources and deliver sessions for project managers and business leaders on financial reporting tools, dashboards, and reporting standards.
  • 2026-07-25T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • De Soto, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function for our operations in DeSoto, Kansas. This role oversees daily invoice processing and payment activities while strengthening controls, improving consistency, and supporting efficient financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of accounts payable practices, and a commitment to building productive vendor and internal business relationships.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead, develop, and evaluate the accounts payable team, including recruiting, training, performance management, and day-to-day prioritization of work.<br>• Establish, document, and update accounts payable policies and standard procedures to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.<br>• Oversee recurring reporting obligations and ensure required annual submissions are completed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Manage vendor payment programs and help maintain timely, accurate disbursement processes across approved payment methods.<br>• Administer the company purchasing card and travel and expense card programs, including oversight of related expense tools and policy adherence.<br>• Support accounts payable technology updates, process improvements, and implementation of new tools or enhancements impacting the function.<br>• Foster strong supplier relationships by addressing payment concerns, resolving issues professionally, and promoting clear communication.<br>• Review invoice coding, payment batches, check runs, and ACH activity to help ensure transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with internal controls.<br>• Contribute to additional departmental or organizational priorities as needed.
  • 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z