Accountant, Accounting Assistant

LHH is assisting with a search for an Accountant for a client in Kansas City, MO. This is a contract-to-hire position working on-site with potential to go hybrid upon permanent hire. Pay for this role will start at $55k going up based on experience. In this role you will be responsible for account coding and data entry of accounts payable and receipting transactions.

Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of full cycle accounts payable experience. Read below for additional details!

• Review accounts payable and receipting entries completed by Specialists
• Process, code and record complex invoices and reimbursement requests
• File monthly sales tax returns for units as required
• Prepare and input journal entries following established accounting procedures
• Perform bank account reconciliations for non-assigned locations
• Review ledgers associated with related funds and accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly financial statements to be reviewed by the Accounting Manager with final completion by the 15th of the month
• Input annual and revised corps/unit budgets into accounting software
• Prepare written reviews of the budgeted variances on a monthly and as needed basis

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field
• At least 3-5+ years of fully cycle accountings experience
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of an accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP).
• Strong analytical skills along with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, problem solve and work with limited supervision.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Does this description meet your preferences and qualifications? For immediate consideration apply now at  with your resume in a Word document! Also apply if you are interested in other accounting openings in the Kansas City Metro Area.

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