Accounting Assistant – Entry Level or Experienced

Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site during contract; hybrid once permanent)

We’ve partnered with one of the largest privately held companies in Kansas City to find qualified or entry-level candidates for an Accounting Assistant position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a 60-person accounting team, offering strong potential for growth and internal promotion. During the contract phase, the role is fully on-site. Once converted to a permanent employee, the schedule shifts to a hybrid model—with Mondays and Fridays remote, and Tuesdays through Thursdays in the office.

Additional Perks:

Tuition reimbursement is available for all full-time employees of AWG

Job Description

As an Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for researching and resolving short and long-term promotional deals per the division aging report. Your role will involve performing aging analysis at the beginning of each new period to identify deals with large dollar losses, ensuring funds are recovered promptly. You will prepare weekly and period balancing schedules to ensure financial data reported on the Trade Funds report is accurate and current. Additionally, you will research vendor repay requests on previously reconciled deals to assist in dispute resolution. You will play a key role in the period-end close process to ensure reconciled deals are removed from the aging report. Moreover, you will provide support and feedback to department management regarding deal reconciliation issues and work specific deals identified by management needing attention.

ResponsibilitiesResearch and resolve short and long-term promotional deals per the division aging report.Perform aging analysis at the beginning of each new period to identify deals with large dollar losses.Prepare weekly and period balancing schedules to ensure the accuracy of financial data reported on the Trade Funds report.Research vendor repay requests on previously reconciled deals to assist in resolving disputes.Assist in the period-end close process to ensure reconciled deals are removed from the aging report.Provide support and feedback to department management regarding deal reconciliation issues.Work on specific deals identified by management that require attention.Analyze promotional deals to ensure they are applied correctly and savings are passed to the grocery store.Essential SkillsExperience with promotions, accruals, and reconciliations.Proficiency in PeopleSoft and Excel.Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills.Additional Skills & Qualifications6+ months of Accounting or Finance experience preferred.Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.Experience with PeopleSoft, Balances, SCM, DemandTec preferred.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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