Manage the full monthly billing process
Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements
Maintain fixed asset schedules and balance sheet reconciliations, support AP, AR, and banking activities
Provide meaningful financial reporting, variance analysis, and trend insights
Research and document technical accounting, tax, and compliance matters
Prepare detailed workpapers for company income tax filings
Manage multi-state tax filings, business license renewals, annual reports, and property tax assessments
Oversee year-end 1099 preparation and submissions
Review bookkeeper’s work for accuracy, provide coaching, and support ongoing training
Identify opportunities to automate processes and recommend technology enhancements to improve efficiency
Assist with and maintain the client engagement setup and processes
Support HR administrative processes, including benefits management, monthly benefits reconciliation, and employee file maintenance
Assist with new hire onboarding administration and other HR operational tasks as needed
Provide general administrative support and contribute to internal projects as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in accounting and human resource operations or related administrative support roles
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based accounting platforms
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, document-sharing platforms (Dropbox, etc.), and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, GoToMeeting)

Benefits

Remote and hybrid work arrangements for candidates in the Kansas City area

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

billing process managementjournal entriesreconciliationsfinancial statements preparationfixed asset schedulesvariance analysistax compliancemulti-state tax filings1099 preparationHR administrative processes

Soft Skills

coachingtraining supportprocess automationclient engagementadministrative support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting