Accounting Technician - Day Shift, Flexible Start Time

Internal Revenue Service; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, MO, is hiring for an Accounting Technician. The role involves reviewing and reconciling accounting data, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with agencies and taxpayers to obtain information and resolve issues.

The position requires a college degree and offers a 40-hour work week with a Monday–Friday Tour of Duty. Pay range is $19.84–$31.95 per hour, with applications closing 2026-10-27.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges may be used to meet the requirements.
• You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
• We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of NACES or AICE.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounting data and documents for accuracy, out of balance conditions, and to identify and resolve a wide range of discrepancies.
• Identifies all error conditions and conducts extensive research before taking corrective action. Classifies transactions; maintains balances and reconciles accounts; and prepares trial and final balances or schedules reflecting the status of accounts.
• Reconciles General Ledger and subsidiary records, balances accounts and account data, initiates appropriate collection action, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Initiates contact with other Federal agencies, financial institutions, private vendors or taxpayers to obtain or give information and resolve discrepancies. Assists employees in locating missing taxpayer accounts or payments.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, MO, is hiring for an Accounting Technician. The role involves reviewing and reconciling accounting data, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with agencies and taxpayers to obtain information and resolve issues.

The position requires a college degree and offers a 40-hour work week with a Monday–Friday Tour of Duty. Pay range is $19.84–$31.95 per hour, with applications closing 2026-10-27.