Junior Staff Accountant: GL & Month-End Focus

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization in Kansas City, MO to hire a Junior Staff Accountant. This contract role focuses on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, ideal for early-career professionals building hands-on experience.

The candidate will support close processes, journal entries, account analyses, and document workflows while collaborating with senior team members on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; internships or coursework considered.
• Basic GAAP understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP beneficial.
• Exposure to ERP or accounting system preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close; prepare journal entries and schedules.
• Perform reconciliations of bank and general ledger accounts; research discrepancies.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Support basic financial reporting and account analysis.
• Review accounting activity and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Maintain documentation and support schedules for transactions.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization in Kansas City, MO to hire a Junior Staff Accountant. This contract role focuses on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, ideal for early-career professionals building hands-on experience.

The candidate will support close processes, journal entries, account analyses, and document workflows while collaborating with senior team members on process improvements.