<p>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! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze contract-level profitability and evaluate margin performance to help identify financial trends and variances.</p><p>• Examine project cost activity for budget exceptions, miscoded charges, and invoice posting issues, then coordinate with internal teams to correct discrepancies.</p><p>• Manage monthly close tasks to ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month and prepare supporting documentation for review.</p><p>• Record bank deposits and prepare related cash receipt entries in the general ledger.</p><p>• Administer recurring accounting activities such as property tax payments, amortization schedules, fixed asset capitalization, and depreciation tracking.</p><p>• Prepare tax-related filings and supporting approvals, including required excise tax submissions, while maintaining proper documentation.</p><p>• Compile and distribute recurring operational and financial reports, and support reconciliations tied to due diligence, expenses, licenses, and project-related compliance needs.</p><p>• Review expense activity, prepare journal entries, respond to vendor questions, and assist management with special analyses and ad hoc reporting requests.</p>
<p>We are looking for a finance leader who can oversee the accounting and operational finance activities that support a manufacturing and distribution business in Kansas City, Missouri. This role combines strategic planning with day-to-day execution, partnering closely with operations, sales, customer service, supply chain, and IT to strengthen financial performance and decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, leading teams, improving processes, and bringing structure to complex business challenges. We are specifically looking for someone with experience in Operational Finance including inventory and pricing. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial management activities for manufacturing and distribution operations, ensuring accurate oversight of accounting processes and operational performance.</p><p>• Lead inventory accounting practices and maintain strong internal controls to support accuracy, compliance, and effective asset management.</p><p>• Manage customer pricing administration and billing activities to promote timely, accurate transactions and strong commercial support.</p><p>• Prepare forecasts, annual budgets, and financial analyses that help leadership evaluate performance and plan effectively.</p><p>• Deliver clear financial reporting and variance insights to guide business decisions and highlight operational trends.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams across product operations, sales, customer service, supply chain, and IT to align financial objectives with business needs.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen process discipline, and improve overall operational efficiency.</p><p>• Support ongoing business changes, including evolving systems and acquisitions, while maintaining financial rigor and continuity.</p><p>• Balance high-level financial strategy with hands-on execution, providing leadership across both routine activities and special initiatives.</p>