Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant will be responsible for complex accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining balance sheet schedules, monitoring banking activities, and preparing detailed financial reports. This position is integral to the month-end close process, account analysis, and supporting the finance department in fulfilling its responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Manage general accounting functions and related activities.Oversee the monitoring of bank accounts, assist Accountants with coding transactions.Process EFT payments for carrier payments and distribution to risk bearers.Reconcile monthly premiums and claims activity, assist with reporting to insurance carriers.Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, review bank statement reconciliations from team members.Analyze current accounting procedures and recommend improvements.Coordinate complex accounting projects and initiatives within the accounting and finance team.Support team members with accounts payables and deposits as needed.Assist with MGU activities, including analysis, application tracking, accounting data management, premium payment, and carrier reporting.Provide assistance to outside auditors by gathering necessary account information and documents.Perform other related duties or ad-hoc special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in reconciliation, month-end processes, journal entry, and general ledger tasks.Advanced Excel skills.Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience.Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Workday is preferred but not required.Experience in the premiums or insurance industry is advantageous.

Work Environment

You will be part of a close-knit team of 5 in the accounting department, including a Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, and Accounting Clerk. The office environment is laid back, with a culture that values taking care of its employees. Initially, the role requires full-time in-office work during the contract duration, with the option to transition to a hybrid model, working three days in the office and two days from home, with flexible WFH days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $40.86/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 Sep 30, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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