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Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant-September 2024
Kansas City
Sep 9, 2025
About Accounting Assistant

  General Summary Description

  As an integral member of the Finance Shared Services Center team, the Accounting Assistant will contribute to various accounting processes, including invoice entry, vouching, and reconciling. The role is also responsible for compiling and submitting information necessary for certified payroll reporting. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge of accounting terminology and utilize spreadsheets and accounting systems to execute these responsibilities.

  Duties/Responsibilities:Certified Payroll Compliance:

  Ensure timely reporting of certified payrolls to various entities.

  Accounts Payable:

  Enter invoices into the accounts payable module, ensuring job cost or general ledger account coding is in line with Company’s best practices.

  Reconcile material inventory transactions to invoicing documents.

  Reconcile vendor statements monthly and communicate with vendors to address differences.

  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate vendor payments.

  Data Management:

  Enter, update, and retrieve accounting data from automated systems.

  Scan, file, and log documents for easy retrieval.

  Design, prepare, and maintain spreadsheets using basic mathematical calculations.

  Cross-Training:

  Train on daily responsibilities within the Finance Shared Services Center to serve as a reliable backup.

  Customer Service:

  Provide excellent customer service to customers, vendors, and internal resources.

  Minimum Requirements:

  2-5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or general office administration.

  Proficiency with computers and accounting software, with strong typing skills.

  Previous experience with certified payroll reporting is a plus.

  Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.

  Professional demeanor and a strong ethical code.

  Ability to multitask, remain motivated, and maintain a positive attitude.

  Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.

  Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

  Core Competencies

  Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

  Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

  Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

  Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

  Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

  Work/Life Balance: Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life so that one doesn't dominate the other; is not one-dimensional; knows how to attend to both; gets what he/she wants from both.

  Superior Bowen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, national origin or any other legally protected status.

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