Staff Accountant Job in Olathe, KS

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Olathe, Kansas. This role is ideal for someone who can manage a busy transaction environment while maintaining accuracy across financial records and reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen receivables processes, and use advanced Excel skills to improve efficiency and visibility.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial activity is captured accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and customer account follow-up.
• Manage business-to-business collections by communicating with clients, addressing outstanding balances, and supporting timely cash receipt.
• Handle a large volume of invoicing with close attention to detail, consistency, and turnaround time.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, build formulas, and produce reports that support accounting review.
• Develop or apply VBA-based tools and spreadsheet enhancements to streamline repetitive accounting tasks.
• Assist with month-end activities by preparing supporting schedules and ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.