Accountant

Aston Carter • Lawrence, KS • 2h ago

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an Accountant to join their team in Lawrence in a newly created, fully onsite role. This position is a top priority hire, and the client is looking to move quickly on the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, which is required. Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred. In this role, the Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting functions of the team and will occasionally act as backup support for AP/AR when needed.

The company offers a strong benefits package and an outstanding work environment, including 8 paid holidays, 80 hours of accruing PTO, and a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 3% plus a 50% match on the next 2%. Employees enjoy a great company culture along with unique onsite amenities such as a full-court basketball gym and personal trainers, making this an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking stability, growth, and an engaging workplace.

Job Description

The Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial records and filings. This position partners closely with senior accounting team members to support general ledger activities, month-end close, tax compliance, and more complex accounts receivable and payable processes, while providing professional support to both internal teams and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, completing general ledger account reconciliations, and assisting with the production of accurate financial reports.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.

Maintain fixed asset records, including tracking additions and disposals and performing periodic reconciliations.

Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and other required federal and state tax filings accurately and on schedule.

Assist with the review and maintenance of customer tax exemption documentation and ensure appropriate tax treatment of transactions.

Respond to internal and external inquiries related to sales and use tax matters in a professional and timely manner.

Lead the preparation and filing of annual 1099 forms in compliance with applicable regulations.

Compile and organize financial data and documentation to support external partners during annual tax preparation processes.

Provide support for accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, including the resolution of complex transactions.

Prepare recurring reports to reconcile transaction activity for online or customer-facing platforms and assist in resolving variances.

Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting standards.

Assist with additional accounting and finance-related projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience is required

Bachelors in Accounting is required

Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, etc) required

Manufacturing experience highly preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

8 holidays, 20 days PTO 3% 401K match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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