Job Description: Accounting Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Accounting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in accounting—preferably within the title, mortgage, or banking industries—and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Performing general accounting tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations
• Preparing monthly financial reports and maintaining Excel-based tracking systems
• Managing inter-company billing and providing administrative support
• Assisting with special projects as assigned by leadership
• Organizing and maintaining filing systems and financial documentation
• Providing customer service and communicating effectively with internal departments
• Adjusting to shifting priorities and multitasking as needed
• Supporting accounting processes related to residential construction projects
Qualifications & Skills
• Required: Previous accounting experience in an office setting
• Preferred: Experience with QuickBooks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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4 results for Accounting Clerk in Overland Park, KS
- Olathe, KS
- onsite
- Permanent
- 52000.00 - 67000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Job Description: Accounting Specialist</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Accounting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in accounting—preferably within the title, mortgage, or banking industries—and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Duties may include, but are not limited to:</p><p>• Performing general accounting tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations</p><p>• Preparing monthly financial reports and maintaining Excel-based tracking systems</p><p>• Managing inter-company billing and providing administrative support</p><p>• Assisting with special projects as assigned by leadership</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining filing systems and financial documentation</p><p>• Providing customer service and communicating effectively with internal departments</p><p>• Adjusting to shifting priorities and multitasking as needed</p><p>• Supporting accounting processes related to residential construction projects</p><p><br></p>
- 2025-09-30T15:24:18Z
- Kansas City, KS
- onsite
- Permanent
- 40000.00 - 49500.00 USD / Yearly
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- 2025-10-08T15:39:03Z
- Kansas City, MO
- onsite
- Permanent
- 55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
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- 2025-09-19T18:54:10Z
- Kansas City, MO
- onsite
- Permanent
- 55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, you will manage collections, invoicing, and cash applications while ensuring timely resolution of account discrepancies. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct collection calls and correspondences with customers to address overdue accounts and secure payments.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to effectively manage assigned portfolios.<br>• Monitor and reduce delinquent accounts by taking ownership of assigned accounts and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Collaborate with Sales and escalate matters to management when necessary to ensure successful account resolution.<br>• Prepare and handle various types of invoicing, including specialty and consolidated invoices, as required.<br>• Process deposits via cash, checks, wires, and other payment methods, ensuring accurate recording in cash journals.<br>• Schedule and lead discussions to address and resolve account-related issues.<br>• Communicate and follow up with Sales teams in a timely manner to facilitate the resolution of invoicing disputes.<br>• Submit formal disputes for invoices when payments are delayed due to internal issues.<br>• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.
- 2025-09-19T18:54:10Z