Accounting Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Government wage data shows real upside, but it varies sharply by sub-role. In Kansas City, financial analysts had a 2025 median wage of $80,040, with the 25th percentile at $63,910 and the 75th percentile at $102,950, while financial managers had a 2025 median of $97,680 and a 90th percentile of $141,130. In the local posting sample, advertised salary ranges centered on about $69k to $121k, and hourly-paid roles centered on about $20 to $22 an hour.

Full September 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 41 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $74,880 at the 25th percentile, $82,875 at the median and $97,500 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of November 10, 2026

Senior roles | Entry level | Remote | Posted this week

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

Kansas City is still a viable Finance & Accounting market, but it is no longer an easy one. Metro unemployment was 3.9% in August, and total nonfarm employment reached 1,178.4 thousand with 0.7266% year-over-year growth, which says the broader local economy is still holding up. The tighter signal is inside the sector: Kansas City Financial Activities employment was 80.7 thousand and down -1.9441% year over year, while Missouri finance & accounting employment was up 0.8% but active postings for the occupation family were down 10.3% year over year. That combination points to selective hiring rather than broad expansion.

Best positioned: Candidates with CPA or EA credentials plus tax preparation, Excel, and financial reporting skills have the best odds, especially if they are open to on-site or hybrid roles and tax-season hiring windows.

Main caution: The biggest mistake is assuming posted volume means a loose market: remote roles are only about 5% of local postings, and core finance-sector employment is still softer than the overall metro economy.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 98 openings in this market. 9 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Aston Carter, Inc.: 3 open roles
2. Master's Transportation, Inc.: 3 open roles
3. Barts Electric: 2 open roles
4. Black & Veatch Corporation: 2 open roles
5. CBOE Holdings, Inc.: 2 open roles
6. Clyde & Co: 2 open roles
7. GFL Environmental Inc.: 2 open roles
8. Meyer Lab: 2 open roles
9. SS&C Technologies, Inc.: 2 open roles
10. Airshare: 1 open role

Where the openings are

• Kansas City: 34
• Overland Park: 24
• Lenexa: 8
• Leawood: 5
• Olathe: 4
• Independence: 3
• Liberty: 3
• Mission: 2

Work arrangement

on-site 66 (69%), hybrid 28 (29%), remote 2 (2%)

Where the demand is

Real opportunity is concentrated in finance-linked employers rather than evenly spread across the metro. Over the last 90 days, the local sample showed more than 500 postings across more than 200 companies, and the mix skewed heavily toward financial services at about 50% of postings, followed by finance at about 15%, insurance at about 10%, banking at about 5%, and construction at about 5%. H & R Block, Inc. was the clearest named employer signal, with more than 100 postings in the sample. The market also splits by level and work arrangement. About 45% of postings were mid-level and about 35% entry-level, while roughly 75% were on-site and about 20% hybrid. In practice, that makes Kansas City a better market for candidates who can show up locally, fit into tax or financial-services workflows quickly, and prove software or reporting competence on day one.

• Tax preparation and seasonal advisory support (high): This is the strongest near-term niche because tax preparation appears in about 30% of local postings, CPA in about 20%, EA in about 10%, and H&R Block signaled tax-season staffing activity in late September.
• Financial services, insurance, and banking back-office work (high): These employers dominate the local mix, with about 50% of postings in financial services, about 10% in insurance, and about 5% in banking.
• Entry-support and hourly finance operations (moderate): This lane is accessible but not especially lucrative, with hourly postings centered on about $20 to $22 and stated education requirements often at bachelor's degree about 45%, high school diploma about 30%, and GED about 20%.
• Senior management and lead roles (limited): These jobs pay best, but they are a smaller slice of hiring because only about 15% of postings were senior and about 5% were lead-plus.

Where to focus: Focus first on mid-level, on-site or hybrid roles in financial services or tax, and show a resume built around Excel, reporting accuracy, and a recognized credential path.

Roles worth searching next

• Data analyst: It uses the same Excel, analysis, and reporting habits that show up in local finance hiring, while letting you compete in a broader lane.
• ERP or business systems analyst: Finance teams reward ERP and reporting skill, so system-focused work is a credible next step for candidates who already support close, reporting, or workflow improvement.
• Operations analyst: Candidates with financial analysis and reporting skill can reposition into operations work, especially inside financial services employers.
• Revenue operations analyst: This path rewards data discipline, reporting, and system fluency rather than a strict accounting background.

What postings ask for

• CPA (premium | immediate): CPA appeared in about 20% of local postings, making it the clearest credential signal in this market. Who: Accountants, auditors, and tax candidates who want stronger odds on advancement and pay.
• Enrolled Agent (EA) (differentiator | immediate): EA showed up in about 10% of local postings and aligns well with the tax-heavy demand mix. Who: Career switchers, tax preparers, and early-career candidates who want a faster credential than the CPA path.
• Microsoft Excel (table_stakes | immediate): Excel appeared in about 15% of local postings and is the common denominator across analyst, accounting, and reporting work. Who: Everyone in the category.
• Tax preparation (premium | immediate): Tax preparation was the single most-requested hard skill at about 30% of local postings, and seasonal staffing signals reinforce that demand. Who: Entry-level candidates, returners to the workforce, and anyone open to seasonal or tax-focused work.
• Financial reporting (premium | near-term): Financial reporting appeared in about 10% of local postings, and national employer guidance links it to higher compensation. Who: Mid-career accountants, analysts, and manager-track candidates.
• ERP software (premium | near-term): National employer guidance identifies ERP software expertise as a skill commonly tied to higher pay in finance hiring. Who: Mid-career professionals trying to stand out from generalist applicants.

Questions about this market

What do Finance & Accounting roles pay in Kansas City, MO-KS?

Government wage data shows real upside, but it varies sharply by sub-role. In Kansas City, financial analysts had a 2025 median wage of $80,040, with the 25th percentile at $63,910 and the 75th percentile at $102,950, while financial managers had a 2025 median of $97,680 and a 90th percentile of $141,130. In the local posting sample, advertised salary ranges centered on about $69k to $121k, and hourly-paid roles centered on about $20 to $22 an hour. This is a solid-paying market for experienced professionals, but it is not uniformly high-paying. The broader business and financial operations group averaged $43.42 an hour in Kansas City, and the local posting mix still spans from hourly tax support work to higher-end management compensation.

Where is demand for Finance & Accounting roles in Kansas City, MO-KS concentrated?

Real opportunity is concentrated in finance-linked employers rather than evenly spread across the metro. Over the last 90 days, the local sample showed more than 500 postings across more than 200 companies, and the mix skewed heavily toward financial services at about 50% of postings, followed by finance at about 15%, insurance at about 10%, banking at about 5%, and construction at about 5%. H & R Block, Inc. was the clearest named employer signal, with more than 100 postings in the sample. The market also splits by level and work arrangement. About 45% of postings were mid-level and about 35% entry-level, while roughly 75% were on-site and about 20% hybrid. In practice, that makes Kansas City a better market for candidates who can show up locally, fit into tax or financial-services workflows quickly, and prove software or reporting competence on day one.

Which employers are hiring the most Finance & Accounting talent in Kansas City, MO-KS?

Recent postings show the most activity from H & R Block, Inc. (more than 100 postings), Hallbartsamhallsbyggande (more than 40 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Finance & Accounting roles in Kansas City, MO-KS be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 20% hybrid, with 75% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

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