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.

Job Description

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.

ResponsibilitiesPartner with sales representatives and administrative staff to finalize sales transactions for an assigned business unitGather and review required documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and revenue recognition policiesPerform transactional accounting duties, including data entry, sales processing, and transaction finalizationPrepare and post journal entries related to sales and commissions as part of the month-end closePrepare and record month-end accruals for sales and commissions not yet recognizedPerform balance sheet reconciliations for sales, commissions, and other assigned accountsReview transactions prior to close to ensure accuracy, completeness, and complianceSupport commission calculations, validation, and related accounting activitiesEnter, track, and reconcile sales data within an ERP systemUse Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and support general ledger and reconciliation workCommunicate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain necessary informationEssential SkillsExperience with general ledger and transactional accountingStrong month-end close experience, including journal entries and accrualsHands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliationsWorking knowledge of revenue recognition principles and internal controlsExperience supporting commission-related accountingStrong Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and reconciliationHigh attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documentation and processing dataStrong organizational and communication skillsAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience working in an ERP systemExposure to CRM systems used for sales tracking and coordinationFamiliarity with SOX-related processes and compliance conceptsAbility to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmentComfort working in a predominantly transactional accounting role

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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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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