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8 results for Staff Accountant in Kansas City, MO

Staff Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
onsite
Temporary to Hire
26.44 - 33.65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Mission, Kansas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The role offers an opportunity to apply strong reconciliation and general ledger experience while working with tools such as NetSuite and advanced Excel. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and on schedule. • Maintain and review general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. • Perform recurring reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to support accurate reporting. • Support accounts payable activities by verifying coding, reviewing transactions, and assisting with proper financial documentation. • Use NetSuite to manage accounting records, monitor transactions, and assist with routine financial processes. • Analyze daily financial activity and complete regular reconciliations to confirm account accuracy. • Build and maintain Excel-based reports, formulas, and VBA-supported tools to improve efficiency and reporting quality. • Assist with month-end close tasks and provide accounting support needed to keep financial operations running smoothly.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
remote
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Overland Park, Kansas on a Contract basis. This position will support core accounting operations, contribute to month-end activities, and provide analytical assistance across general ledger and project-related financial work. The ideal candidate brings a sharp eye for accuracy, strong spreadsheet capabilities, and the ability to manage detailed accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Perform general ledger reviews and analyze account activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate. • Prepare and post journal entries, including adjustments needed to support monthly accounting results. • Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Assist with month-end close by organizing supporting documentation and helping maintain reporting deadlines. • Support project closeout efforts by matching invoices to equipment records and confirming proper cost application. • Research open purchase orders, identify causes for remaining balances, and coordinate follow-up actions to bring items to closure. • Use Excel to organize, manipulate, and analyze large data sets for accounting and project-related reporting needs. • Contribute to additional accounting assignments as needed, providing dependable support across day-to-day finance operations.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Shawnee Mission, KS
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a growing team in Lenexa, Kansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity and maintaining accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep accounts payable processes organized, timely, and compliant while collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently. Responsibilities: • Process invoices from receipt through final payment while ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals • Review vendor billing documents, identify discrepancies, and follow up with the appropriate contacts to resolve issues promptly • Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and internal tracking • Match invoices to purchase orders or related records when needed to confirm completeness and correctness • Prepare payment batches and assist with scheduled disbursements in accordance with company timelines • Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding payment status, missing information, and account questions • Support full-cycle accounts payable activities during periods of increased workload and shifting priorities
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Kansas City, KS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function supporting a large-scale agriculture organization in Kansas City, Kansas. This role oversees daily operations, guides a lean team through shifting priorities, and helps maintain accurate, timely payment processing across significant annual spend. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of end-to-end payables, and experience working within a large enterprise resource planning environment. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day activities of the accounts payable team, providing leadership to eight permanent employees and two contract specialists. • Oversee invoice processing for a high-volume corporate payables operation handling approximately 200,000 invoices annually tied to substantial company spending. • Review and approve invoice coding practices to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and aligned with internal financial controls. • Manage payment execution activities, including check disbursements and ACH transactions, while maintaining timeliness and accuracy. • Balance staffing coverage and workflow priorities across a lean team to keep operations running smoothly during absences and peak periods. • Monitor performance, resolve escalated payment issues, and drive consistent service levels across the AP function. • Partner with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support process effectiveness within the payables cycle. • Utilize SAP or a comparable large-scale ERP system to manage AP operations, reporting, and process oversight.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-13T00:00:00Z

Audit Manager - Public

Shawnee Mission, KS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Audit Manager - Public to join a growing public accounting team in Kansas. This role is suited for a CPA with a strong background in assurance work who can lead audit engagements, guide staff, and build trusted client relationships. The ideal candidate brings solid public accounting experience, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial and compliance audits. Responsibilities:• Direct and oversee audit engagements from planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.• Manage client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing questions, and presenting audit findings clearly and effectively.• Review financial statements, workpapers, and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with applicable accounting and audit standards.• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff by assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting ongoing growth.• Assess risk areas and design audit approaches that respond effectively to client operations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to maintain efficiency while meeting client service expectations.• Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement strategy, issue resolution, and opportunities to strengthen assurance services.• Support compliance-focused audit activities and help maintain consistent application of firm methodology and audit standards.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z