Top 11 Assistant accountant Jobs in Kansas

Accounting Manager
The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD), —Overland Park, KS
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- QuickBooks
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Accountant
State of Kansas - Department of Education —Shawnee County, KS
- $26.88 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Fuel card
- Paid holidays
Assistant Business Controller- Finance
Netsmart Technologies —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- Opportunities for advancement
Controller
Heartland Community Health Center —Lawrence, KS
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- CPA
- Finance
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Senior Accountant
Benedictine College —Atchison, KS
- Full-time
- Management
- CPA
- 5 years
Sr. Accounting Manager
Seaboard Energy —Merriam, KS
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Administrative Assistant
State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families —Atchison, KS
- $33,092.80 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Accounting Manager

The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD),
Overland Park, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Sage
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets
Financial statement preparation
General ledger accounting
QuickBooks
Accounting and finance experience
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

About the Position

IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association is seeking a highly detail-oriented and hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple related entities.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning the details, maintaining accurate financial records and independently managing both transactional and general ledger accounting responsibilities in a lean, professional environment.

Strong experience with Sage or QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills are required.

This is not a CFO or strategic finance position. It is a hands-on accounting role focused on execution, accuracy and operational excellence.

About IAPD

IAPD is a trade association serving the performance plastics industry. The organization oversees multiple related entities, including:

an additional small trade association
two charitable foundations
a political action committee (PAC)
a small for-profit subsidiary

The accounting environment includes multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions and coordination with an external CPA firm for audits and tax filings.

Key Responsibilities

Do day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Process batch payments, including checks, ACH and credit cards
Perform bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain and manage full general ledger accounting across multiple entities
Prepare journal entries, accruals and month-end close activities
Prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations and supporting Excel schedules
Support budget tracking, variance analysis and financial projections
Work with CEO and program directors and managers on annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts
Coordinate with external CPA firm on audit and tax support schedules
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
Perform intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Ensure strong attention to detail and accuracy across all accounting functions

Qualifications

5+ years of accounting experience preferred
Experience as an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller preferred
Strong full-cycle general ledger accounting experience required
Demonstrated experience independently preparing financial statements required
Experience with Sage or QuickBooks accounting software required
Strong Excel skills required, including reconciliations, formulas, reporting and pivot tables
Experience with budgets and financial reporting
Multi-entity accounting experience strongly preferred
Nonprofit or association accounting experience is a plus, but not required
Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Compensation & Benefits

Salary up to $80,000, depending on experience
Generous benefit package, including 401k, health insurance, long and short-term disability insurance and dental insurance
Paid time off
Professional and collaborative work environment
36.5 hours work week

Additional Information

This role works closely with the CEO and serves as the primary accounting liaison with the organization’s external CPA firm. The CPA firm prepares the audit and tax filings; this position is responsible for maintaining clean books, accurate records and organized supporting schedules.

Please note: This is an in-office position. It is also a hands-on accounting role that includes both transactional accounting and general ledger responsibilities. Top candidates will be tested in final round on general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Have you independently prepared monthly financial statements?
What accounting software do you have experience with?
On a scale of 1-10 (one is low, 10 is high), how would you rate your experience with Excel? Explain your rating.
Do you have experience with multi-entity accounting?
What are your salary expectations?
How many years of full general ledger accounting experience do you have?

Ability to Commute:

Overland Park, KS 66209 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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