Accounting Administrator

Accounting Administrator

Aston Carter is partnering with a growing construction client in North Kansas City seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to support certified payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records, processing invoices, supporting compliance requirements, and assisting the accounting team with administrative tasks.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with relevant accounting or administrative internship experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or 2+ years of experience in a similar accounting support role. We are seeking someone with exposure to Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll, invoicing, and general accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain certified payroll data for employees and subcontractors with a high level of accuracy.
• Communicate with project managers, project coordinators, and subcontractors to resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies.
• Support certified payroll compliance and reporting requirements.
• Process invoices and perform accounts payable data entry.
• Assist with accounts receivable, payroll administration, and general bookkeeping functions as needed.
• Create, maintain, and update reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Organize and maintain payroll, accounting, and project documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting department.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Assist with process improvements and other accounting-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field or 2+ years of relevant accounting/administrative experience.
• Relevant accounting or administrative internship experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll, invoicing, or bookkeeping.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and work with multiple software platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with certified payroll.
• Construction or project-based industry experience.
• Experience supporting accounting teams and working with cross-functional departments.
• Motivated to learn and grow within an accounting-focused role.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position located in North Kansas City. You'll join a small, collaborative accounting team within a growing construction company. The organization offers a professional environment, opportunities for career growth, paid holidays, PTO, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a 401(k) upon permanent hire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.