Accounting Specialist

Finance Team
· Kansas City, Missouri

At Spotlight, it’s our mission to craft and sustain a successful analyst relations (AR) program for our clients—and it’s the role of the Accounting Specialist to assist in that success. You will be responsible for supporting a small accounting team in daily operations, especially related to accounts receivable and bank account reconciliation, as well as other tasks/projects as assigned.

• Show attention to detail and commitment to maintaining reliable data
• Be motivated to own and improve systems within a growing organization
• Jump in to learn how different teams function and how the finance team can support them

• An upbeat, fun, and engaging attitude
• Exposure to journal entry accounting, accrual basis accounting, and financial statements
• Familiarity with invoicing, cash collections, revenue recognition and sales tax reporting
• Excellent communication skills and style
• Works well and collaborates with internal accounting and finance teams, operations teams, and external clients
• Detail oriented and organized while adept at managing change in a fast moving and growing environment
• Comfortable in Excel/Google Sheets
• Relevant experience or accounting degree
• Experience with Net Suite a plus

Expected start date for this position is April 2026.

Spotlight is a unique, rapidly growing firm based in downtown Kansas City’s up-and-coming Crossroads neighborhood. Learn more about Spotlight at

Spotlight is an equal-opportunity employer.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.