Accounting Assistant 1 Job at Robert Half, Kansas City, KS

  • Robert Half
  • Kansas City, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable operations for a team based in Kansas City, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can help maintain timely collections, accurate payment tracking, and organized financial records. The person in this role will contribute to day-to-day accounting support while partnering with internal teams to resolve account issues and keep receivables current.

Responsibilities:

• Manage outbound collection efforts by contacting customers regarding past-due balances and documenting follow-up activity.

• Apply incoming payments, reconcile account discrepancies, and help keep receivable records accurate and up to date.

• Review aging reports regularly to identify overdue accounts and escalate concerns when additional action is needed.

• Work closely with internal departments to research billing questions, resolve payment issues, and support smooth account resolution.

• Assist with routine accounting tasks such as maintaining records, preparing account updates, and supporting reporting needs.

• Use company systems and approved tools to track collections activity, monitor account status, and maintain organized documentation.

• Provide onsite support five days per week from the Kansas City, Kansas location while handling assigned receivables responsibilities.

• Contribute to process-related updates in accounting workflows when needed as part of ongoing operational support.

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related accounting support position.
• Working knowledge of collection practices and general accounting functions.
• Ability to analyze account details, identify payment issues, and support cost or balance review activities.
• Comfort working in an onsite environment on a permanent basis in Kansas City, Kansas.
• Experience using business systems or vendor management tools such as SAP Fieldglass is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage follow-ups, documentation, and multiple open accounts.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

Job Tags

Long term contract, Permanent employment

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