We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Mission, Kansas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on managing incoming payments, supporting commercial collections activity, and helping maintain accurate customer account records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with billing and cash application tasks, and advanced Excel skills to support reporting and reconciliation work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply incoming payments accurately and promptly to customer accounts while resolving discrepancies as they arise.<br>• Monitor outstanding balances and carry out commercial collection efforts through consistent follow-up with customers.<br>• Prepare and review invoices, account statements, and related billing documentation to support timely payment.<br>• Reconcile receivable activity by researching short pays, unapplied cash, deductions, and other account variances.<br>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables, lookup functions, and formulas to analyze account data and support reporting needs.<br>• Maintain organized and up-to-date records within Oracle and other accounting systems to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address payment issues, clarify billing questions, and improve the flow of receivables.<br>• Assist with cash management activities and support process updates related to accounts receivable operations when needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Kansas City, Kansas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate records, and resolving customer disputes. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to collections and account management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Proactively manage overdue accounts to reduce outstanding balances and improve cash flow.<br>• Regularly review aging reports and prioritize significantly overdue accounts for immediate action.<br>• Document all collection activities, including customer interactions, in the system for accurate tracking and reporting.<br>• Evaluate accounts placed on credit hold and collaborate with Finance leadership to determine appropriate actions, such as releasing holds or escalating issues.<br>• Communicate credit hold decisions effectively with Customer Service and Sales teams to minimize disruptions.<br>• Investigate and resolve customer disputes related to pricing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash to maintain accurate account records.<br>• Respond promptly to AR-related inquiries, such as requests for invoice copies, payment confirmations, and account statements, while maintaining professionalism.<br>• Prepare AR aging summaries and provide updates on collection efforts to leadership regularly.<br>• Identify patterns in collections and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in Kansas City, Missouri. This newly established position will play a key role in shaping budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting while delivering timely insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability, a hands-on approach to analysis, and the ability to contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment. This company was recently acquired by a PE firm, so being comfortable in that type of environment will be critical to be successful in this role! Comp up to $110k and path to VP of Finance in the future as the company grows! Reach out today for more info! Molly Gardner 816-601-1196</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.</p><p>• Produce recurring financial reports and translate results into clear recommendations for leadership.</p><p>• Evaluate operating performance by identifying trends, explaining variances, and highlighting key business drivers.</p><p>• Build and maintain financial models that support planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.</p><p>• Perform on-demand analysis to address business questions, assess opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Gather and interpret large data sets to uncover meaningful insights and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial guidance and strengthen planning processes.</p><p>• Support integration-related finance activities, including analysis, reporting alignment, and process coordination as needed.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing engineering and construction company, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations. As the organization's sole accounting professional, this individual will be responsible for the company’s full-cycle accounting and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.</li><li>Oversee job costing, project billing, and support project managers with financial tracking and cash flow analysis.</li><li>Manage all banking activities including reconciliations, cash applications, and wire transfers.</li><li>Maintain and review internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and process payroll and related filings.</li><li>Handle sales tax, multi-state filings as needed, and support year-end tax preparation with external CPAs.</li><li>Monitor company expenses, prepare budgets and forecasts, and report on variances.</li><li>Serve as the point of contact for financial audits, external accounting professionals, banking partners, and vendors.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar platforms).</li><li>Identify process improvements to maximize accounting efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
<p>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! </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We have a client who is seeking an experienced professional to support accounting operations at a dynamic manufacturing facility. This position will take primary responsibility for accounts receivable processing and support accounts payable invoicing, working collaboratively with sales, customer support, and customers to ensure accuracy and efficiency. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices for accounts receivable processes</li><li>Record daily cash receipts and check deposits</li><li>Proactively follow up with customers on outstanding or overdue accounts via email and phone, according to established timelines</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and perform timely follow-up as needed</li><li>Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy</li><li>Monitor customer credit limits and review credit risk</li><li>Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status</li><li>Accurately process credit notes and obtain necessary approvals</li><li>Ensure compliance with state tax regulations, including processing through Avalara</li><li>Regularly review shipped-not-invoiced reports to ensure timely billing</li><li>Assist with various accounts payable functions as needed</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze financial data to identify trends and recommend process improvements</li><li>Develop and implement measures to promote timely invoice processing and payment collection</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests as required</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Associate degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Oracle Fusion is a plus</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A regional banking institution is seeking an <strong>Interim Compliance Manager / Officer</strong> to provide focused, project‑based support across <strong>BSA/AML, OCC remediation, and CRA readiness</strong>. This role is critical to addressing regulatory backlogs, strengthening controls following recent OCC findings, and preparing for an upcoming <strong>CRA evaluation scheduled for June</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a <strong>hands‑on compliance professional</strong> with prior banking experience who can quickly step in, assess gaps, execute remediation work, and support regulatory readiness in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p>WKey Responsibilities</p><p><strong>BSA / AML Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with remediation of a <strong>backlog of BSA customer reviews</strong>, with emphasis on <strong>high‑risk, high‑dollar clients from the prior year</strong></li><li>Input, update, and validate customer and risk data within the bank’s <strong>newly implemented Verafin system</strong></li><li>Ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit‑ready documentation across BSA client profiles</li></ul><p><strong>Regulatory Remediation (OCC)</strong></p><ul><li>Review recent <strong>OCC findings</strong> and recommend <strong>interim compliance controls</strong></li><li>Implement control enhancements to address gaps identified by regulators</li><li>Support management in preparing for the <strong>next OCC examination within 4–6 months</strong></li></ul><p><strong>CRA Readiness</strong></p><ul><li>Build out and document <strong>current CRA processes and internal controls</strong></li><li>Ensure CRA activities and controls are properly <strong>logged and supported in the client CRA workbook</strong></li><li>Prepare documentation and materials for the <strong>June CRA review</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide <strong>ad hoc clerical and operational support</strong> for audit and compliance initiatives as needed</li><li>Assist with documentation requests, internal testing, regulatory follow‑ups, and ongoing compliance needs</li></ul>