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9 results for Senior Accountant in Kansas City, MO

Senior Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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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

Sr. Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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 Responsibilities<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

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced technical accounting leader to join our client'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! Responsibilities:• 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.• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, control procedures, and compliance practices related to lease activity to support accurate reporting and alignment with corporate standards.• Drive process improvements within lease accounting workflows and support optimization efforts in LeaseQuery and related systems over time.• 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.• 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.• Provide backup support for treasury operations as needed, including review of cash disbursements, payroll funding approvals, and oversight of weekly corporate payables activities.• Partner with accounting leadership to review higher-risk journal entries, analyze supporting documentation, and coordinate data extraction from multiple systems for external analysis tools.• 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.• Analyze key monthly and quarterly accruals, identify trends or inconsistencies, and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy and efficiency across the close process.• 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.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Lawrence, KS
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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>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ottawa, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Ottawa, Kansas. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing production costs, improving reporting accuracy, and partnering with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cost accounting and can contribute to a team-oriented environment with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Analyze production expenses, material usage, and labor costs to provide accurate cost data for business decisions. • Maintain and review standard costing information to help ensure inventory and product costing remain current and reliable. • Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses, identifying trends and explaining significant differences from expectations. • Partner with operations, finance, and other internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement efforts. • Assist with inventory valuation, reconciliations, and month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting. • Evaluate cost drivers within the production environment and recommend practical opportunities for greater efficiency and control. • Support financial reporting by ensuring manufacturing-related transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant 1

Kansas City, KS
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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
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Analyst

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to support accurate and efficient financial operations in Lenexa, Kansas. This role combines day-to-day accounts payable work with strong data analysis and reporting skills to improve the quality of financial information and strengthen payment processes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, financial systems, and cross-functional partners to turn detailed transaction data into practical business insights. Responsibilities: • Manage the full invoice lifecycle by reviewing submissions, assigning proper coding, and preparing payments in a timely and accurate manner. • Maintain reliable financial records by performing data checks, correcting inconsistencies, and supporting strong controls across accounting systems. • Use advanced Excel functionality to organize, analyze, and update large sets of financial data for reporting and operational review. • Support system-based workflow activity by monitoring data transmissions, investigating issues, and validating that information is flowing correctly. • Reconcile vendor statements and internal accounts, research payment differences, and resolve outstanding discrepancies with appropriate follow-up. • Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable procedures and recommend practical changes that increase efficiency and accuracy. • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to answer payment questions, clarify invoice issues, and maintain productive working relationships. • Partner with finance, operations, and procurement stakeholders to ensure aligned data, consistent reporting, and support for broader business initiatives. • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and comparisons of actual expenses against budget expectations.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

De Soto, KS
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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.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Director, Financial Reporting

Shawnee Mission, KS
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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. Responsibilities: • Lead the development, review, and finalization of consolidated and entity-level financial statements, including footnotes and supporting disclosures for external reporting. • Provide technical accounting direction on complex transactions and reporting matters, using sound research and analysis to support well-reasoned conclusions. • Monitor newly issued accounting guidance and evaluate how changes in standards may affect financial reporting and business activities. • Oversee aspects of share-based compensation accounting, ensuring expense recognition and related reporting are complete and accurate. • Coordinate quarterly and annual audit activities by serving as a key contact for external auditors and facilitating timely delivery of required documentation. • Apply strong analytical judgment to resolve reporting questions, accounting issues, and close-related challenges in an efficient manner. • Identify opportunities to improve reporting workflows through better controls, standardization, and automation initiatives. • Maintain and enhance internal controls across financial reporting processes to support the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reported results. • Respond to special reporting requests and provide financial information support for management and other stakeholders as needed.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z