Staff Accountant

Company : Aston Carter
Location : Kansas City, MO, 64101
Posted Date : 13 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Accounting
Occupation : Staff Accountant
Job Details
Staff Accountant
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 functionsincluding both receivables and payablesassist 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 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, MO.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.
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