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Staff Accountant

Overland Park, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will contribute to accurate reporting, cost oversight, and month-end accounting activities while partnering with multiple departments across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound accounting knowledge, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and improving financial accuracy. If you or someone you know is interested in a Staff Accountant position and you come with 0-2 years of experience, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! Responsibilities:• Analyze contract-level profitability and evaluate margin performance to help identify financial trends and variances.• Examine project cost activity for budget exceptions, miscoded charges, and invoice posting issues, then coordinate with internal teams to correct discrepancies.• Manage monthly close tasks to ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month and prepare supporting documentation for review.• Record bank deposits and prepare related cash receipt entries in the general ledger.• Administer recurring accounting activities such as property tax payments, amortization schedules, fixed asset capitalization, and depreciation tracking.• Prepare tax-related filings and supporting approvals, including required excise tax submissions, while maintaining proper documentation.• Compile and distribute recurring operational and financial reports, and support reconciliations tied to due diligence, expenses, licenses, and project-related compliance needs.• Review expense activity, prepare journal entries, respond to vendor questions, and assist management with special analyses and ad hoc reporting requests.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

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. Comp up to $90k + bonus! 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.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Olathe, KS
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Temporary to Hire
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a fast-paced freight brokerage team. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accurate financial processing, organized recordkeeping, and resolving payment issues in a high-volume environment. In this role, you will support core accounting operations across receivables, payables, and reconciliations while partnering with finance and operations teams to keep transactions moving smoothly. The position offers the chance to build deeper knowledge of brokerage workflows, internal controls, and day-to-day financial operations as responsibilities grow over time. Responsibilities: • Post incoming customer payments accurately and match them to the correct invoices and load activity, investigating remittance details when information is incomplete or unclear. • Process carrier and vendor invoices through established payment channels, including QuickBooks Online and other approved platforms, while following internal approval procedures. • Oversee shared finance inboxes and transaction queues, responding to routine questions, directing requests appropriately, and following through on open items promptly. • Research and resolve billing and payment exceptions such as rate mismatches, duplicate entries, short pays, overpayments, missing documents, and incorrect routing. • Maintain thorough notes, backup documentation, and status updates so transactions can be reviewed, continued, and audited efficiently. • Partner with agents, customers, carriers, vendors, and internal team members to gather information needed to complete or correct financial records. • Raise policy-related questions and higher-risk issues to finance leadership when exceptions require additional review or authorization. • Support accounting workflow improvements by identifying recurring issues and helping strengthen process consistency in daily operations.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Coordinator

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Coordinator to support project-based financial operations and customer billing activities in Kansas City, Missouri. This role helps keep project accounting records accurate, ensures invoices and payments are handled promptly, and supports compliance documentation tied to construction work and material sales. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with project teams, customers, and internal accounting partners to keep financial processes running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue invoices for construction projects and material sales, confirming charges are accurate and submitted on schedule. • Coordinate with project and operations teams to develop material sale quotations and maintain proper pricing documentation. • Review customer account activity, respond to billing inquiries, and help resolve discrepancies related to pricing or invoicing. • Track outstanding receivables by customer account and assist with collection efforts to improve payment timeliness. • Maintain daily payment logs for incoming funds received by wire, cash, credit card, and check to support accurate application of deposits. • Monitor project cost information and update accounting records to help preserve the accuracy of financial data across active jobs. • Gather and organize lien waivers, tax forms, and other required documentation to support regulatory and contractual compliance. • Work closely with project managers, payroll, and accounting staff to ensure recurring financial tasks are completed consistently and accurately.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Auditing Clerk

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Compliance & Auditing Clerk to support compliance and quality review activities for housing program operations in Kansas City, Missouri. This Contract position is ideal for someone with auditing experience who can examine records carefully, apply program rules consistently, and help maintain accurate, reliable processes. The person in this role will contribute to strong operational standards by reviewing documentation, identifying issues, and supporting corrective action through clear reporting and practical recommendations. Responsibilities:• Review participant documentation, financial materials, and operational records to verify compliance with housing program standards and internal quality expectations.• Examine files for errors, omissions, or inconsistencies, determine likely causes, and communicate findings with recommended corrective steps.• Prepare audit summaries and compliance reports that clearly document observations, risks, and required follow-up actions.• Help create and refine checklists, templates, and review tools that improve consistency across auditing and compliance activities.• Apply current public housing, voucher, and tax credit program requirements when evaluating records and operational practices.• Track regulatory changes and support timely updates to procedures, workflows, and review methods as requirements evolve.• Work closely with operations staff to reinforce best practices, improve documentation quality, and strengthen program execution.• Support ongoing monitoring efforts by performing detailed compliance reviews that promote accuracy, accountability, and readiness for oversight.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Overland Park, KS
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Temporary to Hire
15.8365 - 18.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees in Overland Park, Kansas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, resolving pay-related issues, and maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The right candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling payroll deductions and garnishments. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for employees with a high level of accuracy and consistency. • Review timekeeping and payroll data, identify discrepancies, and make corrections before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, and employee updates in accordance with established procedures. • Administer wage garnishments and other involuntary deductions while ensuring proper documentation and compliance. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a courteous and timely manner. • Reconcile payroll totals and supporting reports to confirm accurate payments and withholdings. • Coordinate with internal teams such as Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll information is current and complete. • Support payroll-related process updates or system changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in payroll operations.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

7 results for Staff Accountant in Kansas City, MO