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12 results for Entry Level Accountant in Kansas City, MO

Accountant - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a motivated entry-level Accountant to join a growing team. This contract opportunity is well suited for an entry-level or early-career candidate who is ready to build practical accounting experience in a hands-on environment. The position offers the chance to support core financial operations while developing skills across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. Responsibilities: • Assist with day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices and preparing items for timely processing. • Support accounts receivable functions by helping track incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer account records. • Prepare and post routine accounting entries to keep financial data complete and up to date. • Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and help resolve outstanding items. • Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure accounting records are accurate and accessible. • Work closely with accounting team members to provide coverage where needed and help manage a high-volume workload. • Contribute to general accounting support tasks and participate in additional duties assigned to strengthen department operations.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Kansas City, Missouri. This position focuses on accurate payables handling, vendor record maintenance, and detailed transaction review to help keep accounting processes organized and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when routing financial documents, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines with consistency. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable activities by reviewing incoming invoices, coding eligible expenses, and entering non-billable payables with accuracy. • Maintain organized and up-to-date vendor records, including collecting required tax documentation such as W-9 forms. • Prepare and distribute annual 1099 forms while ensuring supporting vendor information is complete and compliant. • Review vendor statements regularly to identify discrepancies, confirm outstanding balances, and support timely resolution of payment issues. • Verify billable entries for accuracy before processing so charges are properly documented and aligned with internal records. • Track use tax obligations during the year and compile the information needed for accurate reporting and payment. • Process payments through checks and ACH transactions while following established approval and documentation procedures. • Receive incoming accounts payable items, evaluate their purpose, and determine whether they should be routed for review or processed directly. • Assist with related accounting support tasks, including invoice handling, data entry, credit card reconciliation, and coordination with accounts receivable when needed.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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! Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our clients team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain the accuracy of financial records, and help strengthen accounting operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while supporting a collaborative finance environment. This company is a company that takes a huge amount of pride in their culture and values and they want someone who does the same! Comp up to $85k + bonus and excellent benefits. Responsibilities:• Direct monthly close activities, including oversight of billing, accounts payable reviews, and journal entries prepared by accounting staff to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.• Manage fixed asset accounting by tracking additions and disposals, maintaining depreciation schedules, and applying capitalization guidelines consistently.• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and confirming account support is complete and accurate.• Analyze fluctuations, unusual transactions, and cash activity during close, and follow through on outstanding reconciling items.• Assist with external audit and tax support by assembling schedules, documentation, and other requested financial information.• Evaluate accounting controls, recommend corrective actions where needed, and help reinforce compliance throughout the financial reporting cycle.• Contribute to budgeting and forecast activities by compiling departmental input, supporting consolidation efforts, and reporting variances against plan.• Develop standardized procedures, mentor staff accountants through work review and guidance, and identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and shorten close timelines.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Kansas City, KS
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a mission-driven non-profit organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong payroll expertise along with a solid background in general accounting and monthly close activities. The position will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting operations for several parishes/entities, and contributing to the continued growth of the finance function. Responsibilities:• Oversee payroll processing with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule while maintaining compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.• Manage month-end accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and helping deliver timely financial close results.• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to support accurate financial reporting and strong accounting controls.• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Support accounts payable and related disbursement workflows using tools such as bill.com while preserving proper documentation and approval practices.• Utilize accounting platforms including Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online to record transactions, monitor activity, and improve reporting accuracy.• Contribute to nonprofit accounting processes by helping track funds, maintain financial integrity, and support organizational reporting needs.• Assist with evolving departmental priorities and take on broader accounting responsibilities as the role expands over time.• Help support changes to financial processes or systems when needed, including transition-related accounting tasks as assigned.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Lawrence, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support accounting operations for multiple entities in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with business leaders to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and provide insight into operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting support for multiple operating entities, serving as a key finance contact for ongoing business activity and financial matters.• Direct the monthly close cycle by coordinating deadlines, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and ensuring financial results are reported accurately and on schedule.• Complete account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Evaluate financial statements and explain key trends, performance drivers, and notable fluctuations to management and operational stakeholders.• Support monthly business review discussions by presenting clear financial insights and highlighting the operational impact of results.• Manage core transactional accounting activities, including areas such as payables, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll-related entries, while identifying opportunities for improvement.• Partner with operational leadership to strengthen internal controls, refine reporting practices, and improve the effectiveness of financial processes.• Contribute to acquisition-related activities by assisting with due diligence, integration efforts, and accounting support for newly added businesses.• Assist with audit preparation, provide documentation to external auditors, and help maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Participate in system and reporting enhancements, automation initiatives, special projects, and periodic travel to operating locations as needed.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Corporate Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join a growing multi billion dollar company! This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who excels in close activities, reconciliations, financial analysis, and process improvement within a dynamic corporate environment. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and strengthening reporting and control practices across corporate accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly corporate close by preparing and posting journal entries related to cash activity, financing arrangements, derivative transactions, accruals, and corporate allocation entries.• Manage accounting for general and administrative expenses across the consolidated income statement and ensure accurate period reporting.• Oversee monthly corporate cash close activities, including review and resolution of non-routine banking transactions.• Perform and complete general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.• Analyze actual financial results against annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, highlighting variances and escalating concerns when needed.• Review purchase requests to confirm proper general ledger classification and alignment with approved spending plans.• Support internal control compliance efforts by maintaining current process documentation and helping ensure procedures are properly followed.• Prepare audit schedules and other supporting analyses required for year-end audit activity and external review requests.• Create and refine standard operating procedures, provide guidance to team members, and assist with system or process enhancements while resolving data integrity issues as they arise.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant 1

Kansas City, KS
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable operations for a team based in Kansas City, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can help maintain timely collections, accurate payment tracking, and organized financial records. The person in this role will contribute to day-to-day accounting support while partnering with internal teams to resolve account issues and keep receivables current. Responsibilities:• Manage outbound collection efforts by contacting customers regarding past-due balances and documenting follow-up activity.• Apply incoming payments, reconcile account discrepancies, and help keep receivable records accurate and up to date.• Review aging reports regularly to identify overdue accounts and escalate concerns when additional action is needed.• Work closely with internal departments to research billing questions, resolve payment issues, and support smooth account resolution.• Assist with routine accounting tasks such as maintaining records, preparing account updates, and supporting reporting needs.• Use company systems and approved tools to track collections activity, monitor account status, and maintain organized documentation.• Provide onsite support five days per week from the Kansas City, Kansas location while handling assigned receivables responsibilities.• Contribute to process-related updates in accounting workflows when needed as part of ongoing operational support.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This role contributes to accurate financial records by managing day-to-day ledger activity, assisting with month-end tasks, and preparing dependable documentation for reporting and audit support. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, works comfortably with financial data, and collaborates effectively across teams to maintain timely and accurate results. Responsibilities: • Manage recurring accounting activities within the general ledger, including preparing entries, organizing close support, and maintaining complete backup documentation. • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, compare ledger balances to supporting subledgers, and investigate outstanding differences until resolved. • Assemble cost accounting schedules, review transaction details, and prepare inventory-related support for senior-level review and analysis. • Partner with operations, warehouse, and production contacts to gather data for inventory reviews, count support, variance follow-up, and related reporting. • Record routine fixed asset additions and disposals, preserve supporting records, and assist with depreciation-related uploads and reconciliation work. • Maintain recurring inputs and schedules used in expense allocation processes and overhead reporting. • Contribute to monthly financial analysis by researching fluctuations, supporting gross profit review, and helping validate the accuracy of financial statements. • Prepare and validate data imports, exports, and reconciliations across accounting systems while ensuring records are complete, accurate, and well organized. • Provide support for compliance reporting, budget preparation, audit requests, and other financial reporting needs as assigned. • Identify inconsistencies, unusual activity, or process gaps and escalate findings promptly with clear documentation and context.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Overland Park, Kansas on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payables work with accuracy and strong attention to detail. The position will focus on end-to-end invoice processing, maintaining payment records, and helping the department keep pace with increased workload. Responsibilities: • Process invoices from receipt through final payment while ensuring coding, approvals, and documentation are accurate • Review vendor bills for completeness and resolve discrepancies before submitting items for payment • Match invoices to supporting records such as purchase orders and receipts when applicable • Maintain organized accounts payable files and update financial records in a timely manner • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to answer payment-related questions and address outstanding issues • Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs to support smooth and timely disbursements • Reconcile payable activity and help identify variances or errors that require correction
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant 3

Kansas City, KS
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant 3 to support accounts payable operations in Kansas City, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payment activity, investigate invoice and vendor discrepancies, and help maintain accurate financial records with limited supervision. The role also involves partnering with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payment issues, improve processing efficiency, and provide guidance to less experienced staff. Responsibilities: • Process and release accounts payable payments in alignment with scheduled deadlines and approved payment methods. • Investigate vendor payment concerns, missing invoices, and related discrepancies, then recommend practical resolutions. • Review invoice and payment errors, determine root causes, and complete appropriate corrections accurately. • Monitor exception items within accounts payable workflows and either resolve them directly or advise team members on next steps. • Initiate stop-payment requests and arrange replacement payments when necessary to minimize disruption. • Track invoices that are on hold, coordinate with business partners to remove blockers, and support timely payment completion. • Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support smooth accounts payable operations. • Provide day-to-day guidance to plant or site personnel to strengthen understanding of accounts payable procedures and improve efficiency. • Prepare detailed payment histories, receipt and purchase order comparisons, and invoice analysis to support resolution of complex billing issues. • Communicate emerging issues, processing trends, and daily operational updates to accounts payable leadership and assist in training newer employees.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to oversee core financial reporting activities and guide a team responsible for accurate, timely close and compliance processes in Overland Park, Kansas. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to set direction, coach managers, and strengthen operational discipline across the function. The Director of Accounting will play a key role in reporting, controls, audit support, and cross-functional planning while helping the organization meet its financial and strategic objectives. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly close cycle for assigned reporting areas, ensuring journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis are completed accurately and on schedule. • Produce and refine financial reports for leadership, delivering meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. • Partner with finance leadership on budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accounting input, trend analysis, and reporting support. • Oversee preparation for internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining audit readiness throughout the year. • Strengthen the control environment by implementing, monitoring, and improving accounting controls aligned with public company requirements. • Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, standardization, and reliability across accounting operations. • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff and managers through coaching, performance guidance, and cross-training initiatives that build team capability. • Establish departmental goals, align priorities with broader business objectives, and help finance leaders execute on key development plans. • Work across departments to resolve issues, support enterprise initiatives, and contribute financial analysis and research for management needs.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z