Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Baxter Springs, KS • 7h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing finance team in Kansas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core accounting activities by helping maintain accurate financial records, coordinating customer invoicing, and contributing to timely close processes. The position also partners with internal teams to address billing questions, oversee expense reporting activity, and help ensure compliance with financial policies and reporting standards.

Responsibilities:

Manage daily invoicing activities to ensure customer billing is completed accurately and within required timelines.

Review shipment and sales information to confirm all billable activity is captured and recorded correctly.

Research invoice-related issues and work cross-functionally with operations, shipping, and customer-facing teams to resolve discrepancies.

Prepare recurring and standard journal entries while maintaining the accuracy of general ledger activity.

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks, including account analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet items.

Maintain fixed asset records and related documentation, and assist with financial schedules requested by leadership or auditors.

Administer the corporate card and expense reporting process, including transaction review, coding validation, and employee support.

Evaluate expense submissions for completeness, policy compliance, and proper accounting treatment, and assist with additional finance projects as needed.

Provide billing coverage during early morning or remote evening processing windows when business needs require it. Requirements - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent hands-on accounting experience of approximately 3-4 years.

Experience in billing, account reconciliations, expense reporting, and general ledger support within a business environment; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Understanding of core accounting practices, financial reporting, journal entries, and general ledger activity.

Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax support functions is beneficial.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple financial processes.

Ability to organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with Concur or comparable expense management tools, as well as accounting software, is preferred.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Similar Jobs

Ambient Warehouse Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Joplin, MO • 12h ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Job Description Safely unload and load finished goods at main facility or remote warehouses. This position is a night shift role, with hours 6:00 pm - 6:30 am. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Receiving and pu...

12h ago

Go to Apply

Customer Care & Sales Advisor I - Joplin

CABLE ONE, INC. • Joplin, MO • 2d ago

Management & Administrative

At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we believe in a neighborly approach---connecting people to what matters most. Are you ready to play a key role in this mission? As Customer Care and Sales Advisor, I, you'll be the suppo...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Wendy's Team Member

Pilot Company • Joplin, MO • 3d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.00 - $17.35 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are th...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Joplin, MO • 4d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Advanced Medical Support Assistant is in the Health Administration Service in the Health Adminsitration Service of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Position(s)...

4d ago

Go to Apply

(Wireless) Territory Sales Manager

Acosta Group • Joplin, MO • 5d ago

Management & Administrative

(Wireless) Territory Sales Manager General Information Company: PRE-US Location: Joplin, MO, Missouri, 64801 Ref #: M33033 Pay Rate: $ 19.00 Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate Range Minimu...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Assistant Construction Materials Testing Technician

Olsson • Joplin, MO • 6d ago

Trucking & Construction

Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, a...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Representative, Customer Service

Liberty Utilities • Joplin, MO • 6d ago

Management & Administrative

Representative, Customer Service LU Service Corp. Joplin, MO, US, 64801 Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution ut...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Behavioral Health Technician - Joplin, MO

Brightli, Inc. - Centerstone • Joplin, MO • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician Location: Joplin, Missouri Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you'll have the unique opp...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Sales Management Trainee

Enterprise Mobility • Joplin, MO • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

Overview Start your career with Enterprise Mobility! We're hiring immediately for our respected Management Training Program. Whether you see yourself in sales, business development, customer service, retail management, o...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist Assistant

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice • Joplin, MO • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Part Time, Weekday Visits Joplin, MO and surrounding areas Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Physical Therapy Assistants carry out various elements of patient care, gathering relevant information about the treatment administe...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)