• Accounting Assistant

    Aston Carter (Kansas City, KS)


    Great entry-level accounting opportunity with a large company in the Kanas City area. Prior accounts receivable experience is preferred but not required. Would be a great foot-in-the-door with a company that emphasizes internal growth. A Bachelors degree is preferred but not required. Please apply if interested in hearing more!

    Responsibilities

    + Research and resolve short and long-term promotional deals per the division aging report.

    + Perform aging analysis at the beginning of every new period to identify deals with significant dollar losses.

    + Prepare weekly and period balancing schedules to ensure accurate financial data reporting.

    + Research vendor repay requests on previously reconciled deals to assist in resolving disputes.

    + Assist in the period-end close process to remove reconciled deals from the aging report.

    + Provide support and feedback to department management regarding deal reconciliation issues.

    + Work on specific deals identified by management needing attention.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in promotions, accruals, and reconciliations.

    + Experience with PeopleSoft, Balances, and Excel.

    + Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 6+ months of Accounting or Finance experience.

    + Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.