Part-Time Accounts Recievable Accountant

Aston Carter•Kansas City, MO

1d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time AR Accountant to support a busy accounting team during a leave coverage through November. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible, part-time hours (around 20 hours/week) while still playing a critical role in the month-end close process. The position is fully on-site with a customizable schedule (Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm window), with the expectation of working a fuller day during the first few days of month-end close. This role offers competitive pay ($25–$35/hour) and the chance to step into a hands-on, high-impact position with immediate responsibility. In this role, you will take ownership of accounts receivable activities tied to month-end close, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, maintaining aging reports, and supporting general ledger accuracy. You’ll work heavily in Excel and utilize an accounting system (AS400 preferred) to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. There is also some light collections work and collaboration with internal stakeholders, making this a well-rounded AR opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and experienced in AR and close processes, and who can commit to the full 4–5 month contract. If you enjoy autonomy, flexible scheduling, and making an immediate impact, this is a strong short-term opportunity. This part-time Accounts Receivable Specialist role focuses on managing all accounts receivable activities related to month-end close and ongoing accounting processes. You will prepare and post journal entries, perform reconciliations, maintain aging reports, and ensure credit balances in bank statements are accurate and properly recorded. The position uses Excel for reconciliations and reporting, and AS400 for posting journal entries. This role offers the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive, small-company environment where you can operate autonomously and contribute directly to the accuracy of financial records.

Requirements

Proven experience in accounts receivable, including managing AR activities related to month-end close.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and trial balance preparation.
Has reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
Ability to prepare and post journal entries accurately and efficiently.
Experience working with accounts receivable aging reports and monitoring outstanding balances.
Proficiency in Excel for reconciliations, data analysis, and reporting.
Experience using AS400 for posting journal entries or similar accounting systems.
Ability to work autonomously and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling credit balances and ensuring accurate reflection in bank statements.
Prior exposure to light collections activities as a backup function.
Comfort working in a small, close-knit organizational environment.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial work.
Effective organizational and time-management skills to support month-end deadlines.
Clear and professional communication skills when working with internal teams and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Manage all accounts receivable activities related to month-end close and ongoing accounting cycles.
Prepare, post, and review journal entries in AS400 to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Perform bank reconciliations and verify that credit balances are correctly reflected in bank statements.
Maintain and update accounts receivable aging reports, monitoring outstanding balances and payment status.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure trial balances are accurate and complete.
Use Excel to perform detailed reconciliations, analyses, and reporting related to accounts receivable and month-end activities.
Support light collections activities as needed, following up on outstanding receivables in a professional manner.
Work autonomously to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure the timely completion of month-end close activities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders as needed to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate financial records.