Part-Time Accounts Recievable Accountant

Aston Carter•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the accounting team during a temporary leave of absence through approximately November. This onsite position in Kansas City, MO will play a key role in managing Accounts Receivable activities tied to month-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuity of operations. The ideal candidate brings strong AR and month-end close experience, is comfortable working independently, and has advanced Excel skills. This role offers a flexible schedule of 20–25 hours per week within standard business hours, with required onsite availability for month-end close activities. The role is 100% in office.

Requirements

Proven experience in accounts receivable, including managing month-end close activities.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting.
Strong proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries.
Experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
Ability to prepare and interpret aging reports for accounts receivable.
Proficiency with Excel for reconciliations and financial analysis.
Experience working with AS400 or similar accounting systems for posting journal entries.
Ability to work autonomously and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting trial balance review and month-end reporting.
Background in handling credit balances within bank statements.
Comfort with light collections activities as a backup function.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
Effective organizational and time management skills in a part-time role.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding accounts receivable matters.

Responsibilities

Manage all accounts receivable activities related to the month-end close process.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries in AS400.
Perform bank reconciliations and ensure that all balances align with the general ledger.
Prepare and maintain aging reports to monitor outstanding receivables.
Balance credit amounts in bank statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Use Excel to perform detailed reconciliations and support accurate financial reporting.
Support general ledger activities related to accounts receivable and trial balance review.
Assist with light collections activities as needed to follow up on outstanding customer balances.
Work autonomously to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized financial records.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide information and support related to accounts receivable and month-end close.