Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A large company in the Kansas City area is seeking a Staff Accountant for a 3–4 month contract to provide coverage for an employee on leave. The team is targeting someone who can start within the next few weeks and quickly step into the role. This opportunity could serve as a foot in the door with a well-known organization. The Staff Accountant will handle general ledger accounting responsibilities including journal entries, month-end close, commission accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and other accounting tasks as needed. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of G/L accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to jump right in with minimal ramp-up time. This position will be mostly onsite, though the manager may be open to a hybrid schedule once things are progressing well. The pay range is $30–35 per hour, depending on experience. This Staff Accountant role supports a business unit by finalizing sales activity, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and maintaining compliance with internal control requirements. The position partners closely with sales teams and administrative staff to gather documentation, process commissions, and complete month-end accounting activities. The role is primarily focused on transactional accounting, data accuracy, and reconciliation.

Requirements

3+ years of G/L accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree
Intermediate Excel skills
Experience with general ledger and transactional accounting
Strong month-end close experience, including journal entries and accruals
Hands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliations
Working knowledge of revenue recognition principles and internal controls
Experience supporting commission-related accounting
Strong Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
High attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documentation and processing data
Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an ERP system
Exposure to CRM systems used for sales tracking and coordination
Familiarity with SOX-related processes and compliance concepts
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Comfort working in a predominantly transactional accounting role

Responsibilities

Partner with sales representatives and administrative staff to finalize sales transactions for an assigned business unit
Gather and review required documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and revenue recognition policies
Perform transactional accounting duties, including data entry, sales processing, and transaction finalization
Prepare and post journal entries related to sales and commissions as part of the month-end close
Prepare and record month-end accruals for sales and commissions not yet recognized
Perform balance sheet reconciliations for sales, commissions, and other assigned accounts
Review transactions prior to close to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Support commission calculations, validation, and related accounting activities
Enter, track, and reconcile sales data within an ERP system
Use Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and support general ledger and reconciliation work
Communicate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain necessary information