Part-Time Accounts Recievable Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the accounting team during a temporary leave of absence through approximately November. This onsite position in Kansas City, MO will play a key role in managing Accounts Receivable activities tied to month-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuity of operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong AR and month-end close experience, is comfortable working independently, and has advanced Excel skills. This role offers a flexible schedule of 20–25 hours per week within standard business hours, with required onsite availability for month-end close activities. The role is 100% in office.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist manages all accounts receivable activities related to month-end close and ongoing accounting processes throughout the month. This role prepares and posts journal entries, performs reconciliations, produces aging reports, and balances credit in bank statements. The specialist works extensively in Excel for reconciliations and in AS400 for posting journal entries, helping to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounts receivable activities related to the month-end close process.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in AS400.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure that all balances align with the general ledger.
• Prepare and maintain aging reports to monitor outstanding receivables.
• Balance credit amounts in bank statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Use Excel to perform detailed reconciliations and support accurate financial reporting.
• Support general ledger activities related to accounts receivable and trial balance review.
• Assist with light collections activities as needed to follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Work autonomously to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized financial records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide information and support related to accounts receivable and month-end close.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, including managing month-end close activities.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting.
• Strong proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to prepare and interpret aging reports for accounts receivable.
• Proficiency with Excel for reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Experience working with AS400 or similar accounting systems for posting journal entries.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting trial balance review and month-end reporting.
• Background in handling credit balances within bank statements.
• Comfort with light collections activities as a backup function.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in a part-time role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding accounts receivable matters.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

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

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

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

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.

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.

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.