A well-known Kansas City company is seeking an experienced Lease Accounting Manager for an open-ended 6-12 month contract. The ideal candidate brings 7-10+ years of accounting experience, with required lease accounting expertise and highly preferred public accounting exposure. Experience working within a large corporate environment is also required.
The position follows a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and offers a competitive hourly rate of $60-80/hr, depending on experience. While the role begins as a contract, it provides a strong foot in the door with a respected organization known for excellent benefits, 401(k), and additional perks should it transition to a permanent role.
Contract employees receive 12 paid holidays and 10 PTO days per year. The company is looking to hire as soon as possible.
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager will work within a centralized accounting function responsible for corporate and general ledger activities. This role oversees the preparation, review, and ongoing maintenance of financial records, supports month-end close processes, and performs detailed variance analysis. The position ensures adherence to US GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies while maintaining high-quality financial reporting. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in ensuring financial statements are complete and accurate, that accounting estimates reflect appropriate risk considerations, and that records support internal reporting, tax needs, and external compliance requirements. The role also contributes to the development and upkeep of internal controls, including SOX-related controls, to maintain the integrity of financial information.
Responsibilities
Oversee monthly close activities, including reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance explanations, and reporting schedules in alignment with US GAAP and IFRS.
Communicate financial results for assigned areas to leadership, auditors, and internal stakeholders, providing clear explanations of trends, variances, and key business drivers.
Identify and address issues or risks affecting assigned accounting areas, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting.
Enhance and streamline accounting processes, recommend improvements, and implement best practices to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
Stay current on evolving accounting standards and reporting requirements, ensuring proper application within the close and reporting cycles.
Support internal control and SOX compliance efforts by ensuring controls are properly designed, implemented, and functioning effectively.
Assist with quarterly and annual audit activities, providing documentation, explanations, and timely follow-up on audit findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and enterprise projects, ensuring accounting considerations are incorporated into system and process changes.
Assess financial risks identified during project testing and ensure appropriate mitigation before go-live.
Work with large volumes of financial data to support full-cycle accounting and reporting needs.
Perform additional accounting and finance duties or project work as assigned.
Essential Skills
7-10 years of accounting experience (required), ideally within a large or complex organization.
Large company experience (required) to ensure familiarity with high-volume, multi-entity, or matrixed environments.
Comfort working with and analyzing large datasets.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Public accounting experience (highly preferred).
CPA certification preferred.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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.
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