Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Opportunity

Seeking a Staff Accountant in the Lenexa Area. 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 (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 :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The current office is located in Lenexa, but will be moving to a brand new office in the Crossroads area in the November / December timeframe. This is an on-site role with room for hybrid flexibility. Initially, the position will require on-site presence, but there is potential to transition to a 2-3 day a week hybrid schedule. The position reports to the Controller.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $70000.00 / yr. Our client offers 100% employer paid premium cost for medical / dental / vision for the employee only. They also offer Friday's off in the summer, contribution to an HSA, unlimited PTO, 4% 401k match and much more!

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa, KS.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.