Accounting Assistant

Paragon Star; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Paragon Star in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking an Accounting Assistant for part-time in-office work averaging 20–25 hours per week. The role pays at least $22 per hour and offers a benefits package if converted to full-time.

You will enter data, post AR/AP entries, create invoices, and manage reconciliations while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of AR/AP experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to handle confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Enter data from source documents into accounting system or spreadsheets.
• Post AR/AP journal entries and create customer invoices.
• Verify AP details and assist with check payments.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
• Monitor incoming payments and deposits.
• Assist with tax-related data preparation.
• Communicate with associates, vendors, and customers on invoicing and approvals.
• Handle credit card expense posting and other admin duties.

Skills

AR/AP experience

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Customer/vendor interaction

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Accounting Assistant

Lee's Summit, MO

Part-time, in office, not to exceed 20-25 hours/week avg

Description

At Paragon Star, we're looking for Team Members who enjoy being a part of an exciting company focused on sports and events, with growth extending to many new future developments. Everything we do is unique and no day at the office is ever like any other. When you join the Paragon Star team, you become a part of one of the best work environments in the city. As a growing team, we work hard and play harder with many special activities throughout the year.

What You'll Do:

• Enter data from source documents into accounting system, databases, or spreadsheets
• Post accounts receivable and accounts payable journal entries into the accounting system
• Create invoices in the accounting system and distribute to customers
• Verify and input accounts payable details and assist with the check payment process
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations
• Monitor and record incoming payments and deposits
• Prepare data for sales and use tax payments
• Effectively communicate and work with a variety of associates regarding invoicing and payment approvals for sports events
• Effectively communicate with external vendors regarding set-up requirements, credits, and discrepancies
• Assist with credit card expense reconciliation and posting journal entries
• Identify and elevate priority issues
• Represent the department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Other administrative duties – general filing and copying as assigned

Skills You'll Need:

• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of accounts receivable / accounts payable experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization as well as interface with customers and vendors
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs – Excel, Word and Sage Intacct software is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

We are currently seeking an in-office, part-time position, however with work demand it could evolve into a full-time position. Hourly pay rate begins at $22/hr. and pay will be commensurate with experience. For Full-time positions, Paragon Star offers a comprehensive Benefits package, which includes Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k match, paid time off, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance options.