Accounting Clerk
City of Merriam —Merriam, KS
- $21.68 - $30.34 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
Records Specialist
Jackson County, MO —Kansas City, MO
- $25.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Accounting Associate
Husqvarna —Olathe, KS
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Bookkeeper
Versfeld & Hugo, LLC —Kansas City, MO
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Accounting Clerk & CRM Specialist - Part Time
Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph —Kansas City, MO
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk
Wolfe Automotive Group —Kansas City, MO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Accounting Associate
Black & Veatch Family of Companies —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Oracle
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Accounting Clerk/Title Clerk
Gary Crossley Ford —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Dealership
- Administrative experience
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Entry Level Accounting Position
PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE OF KANSAS CITY LLC —Kansas City, KS
- $17 - $22 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Dealership
- Basic math
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Accounts Payable Clerk
ANDREWS MCMEEL UNIVERSAL INC —Kansas City, MO
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Windows
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Accounting Associate
American Theatre Guild —Kansas City, MO
- $19.21 - $21.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Accounting Clerk
Arbor Lodging —Kansas City, MO
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
Pavestone —Lee's Summit, MO
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Office
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5d
Administrative Support Assistant - District 24
Missouri Department of Corrections —Independence, MO
- $38,251.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Associate Accounting Professional, Kansas City (MO, US)
Swiss Re —Kansas City, MO
- $52,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
4d
Bookkeeper
Aspen Contracting —Lees Summit, MO
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Residential
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fund Accounting & Administration, Associate 2
State Street —Kansas City, MO
- $41,600 - $66,560 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
12d
Accounting Assistant
PRIEB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC —Olathe, KS
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- QuickBooks
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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3d
Accounting & Tax Assistant
INDRA AIR TRAFFIC INC —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Finance
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Project Accounting Associate
Black & Veatch Family of Companies —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance

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Accounting Clerk

City of Merriam -
Merriam, KS

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Job Details

$21.68 - $30.34 an hour

Benefits

Travel reimbursement

Qualifications

Customer communication
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Accounting Clerk

Open until filled

Job TypeFull Time
Package$21.68 - $30.34 to start, with $0 medical benefit package for you and family and a very generous 401a match
Position Description Accounting-Clerk-Job-Description.pdf(PDF, 110KB)

This position is responsible to support the City of Merriam’s mission by providing a variety of routine to advanced administrative work for the Administration Department. This position actively interacts with members of the public and has a strong sense of customer service and discipline.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: JULY 31, 2026

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable: Process invoices entered for payment; review for accuracy and appropriateness. Reconcile vendor statements, generate weekly checks, and assist staff with accounts payable or finance software questions.
Document Management: Scan and archive all financial documents and support materials in Laserfiche.
Vendor Management: Set up and maintain vendor master files; obtain W-9s and new vendor forms; distribute sales tax exemption and W-9 forms; generate and distribute annual 1099s to vendors and the IRS/State of Kansas.
Purchasing and Requisitions: Verify purchase requisitions for approval and posting; maintain purchase order files; liquidate, adjust, or cancel POs as requested by departments.
Accounting Entries and Utilities: Create and maintain accounts as needed. Process utility bills. Enter journal entries for payroll, transfers, bank adjustments, and budget amendments.
Purchasing Cards: Administer full lifecycle of the City’s P-Card program, including issuances, terminations, cardholder limits, disputes, and fraud claims. Verify departmental entries, support staff with coding, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
Cash Receipting and Deposits: Record and reconcile daily deposits for Admin, CD, PD, Court, and Parks & Recreation. Process refunds and receivables, prepare daily deposits, and reconcile deposit reports with bank records. Maintain petty cash.
Project and Reconciliation Support: Maintain CIP project spreadsheets and reconcile with the accounting system. Perform revenue and non-operating bank reconciliations as needed.
Financial Reporting: File reports from the accounting system; copy, bind, and distribute the monthly financial report, annual budget report, and ACFR.
Audit Preparation: Prepare and organize workpapers; assist auditors annually.
Certificates and Compliance: Maintain current Certificates of Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance for vendors.
Travel Administration: Oversee travel reimbursements, receipts, and per-dem for City employees and Council members. Maintain travel records and ensure compliance with City and IRS requirements.
Finance Software Training & Onboarding: Serve as the City’s finance software trainer for requisitions, POs, and expense reporting. Assist HR with onboarding new employees. Create and maintain training guides and job aids to ensure consistency.
Administrative and Departmental Support: Provide clerical and project support to Finance staff. Serve as front desk backup, assist the public, and respond to department requests.
Periodic Tasks: Process and email vendor and PO data to Smart Procure. Renew and distribute City tax exemption certificate.
All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge and skill in operation of computers and modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with employees, other departments, officials and the public.
Ability to maintain accurate records and type/enter data accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED. Associate degree preferred, with course work related to accounting.
Two (2) years of experience, preferably in accounting or related field.
Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.

Qualified applicants must apply online at www.merriam.org/jobs. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply, contact Katie Taylor Human Resources, [email protected]

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