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11 results for Staff Accountant in Olathe, KS

Staff Accountant

Overland Park, North Carolina
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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

Staff Accountant

Kansas City, Kansas
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Temporary / Contract
24.738 - 28.644 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Kansas City, Kansas. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on financial work, can adapt quickly to a busy environment, and takes ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks. The role will contribute to accurate reporting, timely close activities, and smooth transaction processing while working within a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records. • Perform account reconciliations to ensure balances are complete, properly supported, and resolved in a timely manner. • Assist with month-end closing by preparing journal entries, updating schedules, and helping maintain general ledger accuracy. • Provide limited support for accounts receivable by tracking incoming payments and helping address routine customer account issues. • Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions to organize financial data, analyze transactions, and support reporting needs. • Work within the company’s accounting and manufacturing systems, including learning Epicor as needed to complete daily responsibilities. • Partner with internal team members to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and keep accounting records current and reliable. • Operate effectively in a workplace connected to firearm manufacturing, remaining comfortable in an environment where products may be visible and audible.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Overland Park, Kansas
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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, Kansas
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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.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Lawrence, Kansas
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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

Sr. Accountant

Belton, Missouri
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Belton, Missouri. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. The role will play a key part in ensuring timely reporting, balance sheet integrity, and reliable reconciliation across multiple accounts. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure deadlines are met with accuracy. • Record and review journal entries to support routine and non-routine accounting transactions in alignment with company policies. • Maintain the general ledger by analyzing balances, resolving discrepancies, and supporting accurate financial reporting. • Perform account reconciliations on balance sheet and other key accounts, investigating variances and documenting findings. • Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis to confirm cash activity and address outstanding items promptly. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation, clarify transaction details, and improve the reliability of accounting data. • Assist with process improvements and support accounting-related system activities, including work connected to Sage Intacct when needed.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Senior Corporate Accountant

Overland Park, Kansas
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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.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Kansas City, Missouri
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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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Overland Park, Kansas
onsite
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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Desoto, Kansas
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation in Desoto, Kansas. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, paper-driven setting and can keep invoice processing accurate, organized, and on schedule. The right candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and vendors while managing daily payment activity. Responsibilities: • Review and process a large volume of supplier invoices with accuracy and timely follow-through in a paper-based accounts payable environment. • Reconcile purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to confirm that payments are supported by complete and correct documentation. • Assign proper coding to invoices and prepare transactions for approval and entry in accordance with company procedures. • Coordinate scheduled check runs and help ensure vendor payments are issued within established deadlines. • Investigate invoice discrepancies, missing paperwork, and pricing variances by working closely with purchasing, receiving, and other internal partners. • Maintain organized physical records and supporting documents so files are easy to retrieve for audits, reporting, and day-to-day operations. • Prioritize competing tasks effectively while meeting strict deadlines during high-volume processing periods. • Communicate professionally with vendors and colleagues to resolve payment questions and support smooth accounts payable operations.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant 1

Kansas City, Kansas
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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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z