• Staff Accountant

    Aston Carter (Kansas City, MO)


    Our client offers 100% employer paid premium cost for medical/dental/vision for the employee only. They also offer Friday’s off in the summer, contribution to an HSA, unlimited PTO, 4% 401k match and much more!

    Job Description

    The Staff Accountant will support the Finance & Accounting team by performing essential accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records, and helping guide the team through ongoing growth and acquisitions. This role will oversee daily bookkeeping functions—including both receivables and payables—assist with monthly and annual close processes, and contribute to budgeting and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in strengthening controls, keeping bookkeeping staff on track, and supporting the department’s upward expansion. Over time, this role has the potential to specialize in accounts payable or accounts receivable and build a dedicated team around that function.

    Responsibilities

    + Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

    + Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP.

    + Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, resolving discrepancies quickly.

    + Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, meeting all deadlines.

    + Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

    + Participate in audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.

    + Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting standards.

    + Contribute to special projects related to acquisitions and departmental growth.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years experience in full cycle accounting

    + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.

    + Strong knowledge of GAAP.

    + Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite accounting software.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with general ledger, reconciliation, month-end processes, and journal entries.

    + Familiarity with audit, reporting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The company is experiencing significant growth, offering opportunities for upward mobility into leadership roles within the next 2 years.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.