Bookkeeper Jobs in Kansas City, MO

INTRODUCTION

Master's Transportation is looking for a talented Senior Staff Accountant to support financial operations for our growing organization and rental division. Based at our Kansas City headquarters, this is a 100% in-office position that offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative leadership team while contributing to a fast-paced and evolving business.

We believe great employees deserve great benefits. That's why we offer 12 paid holidays, generous paid leave, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance resources, and additional voluntary benefit options.

Classification: Exempt.
Reports To: Controller.
Position Type: Full-Time.
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO | 100% On-Site.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Department by managing accurate financial records, financial covenants as well as financing and inventory accounting for the company rental division, Matran, Inc. This role requires a degreed accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and advanced problem-solving skills to support timely financial reporting in a complex, multi-location transportation business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Accounting Operations: Maintain accurate general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and close schedules for a complex, multi-location transportation business.
- Floorplan Financing and Inventory Accounting: Reconcile floorplan activity, vehicle financing transactions, payoffs, interest charges, lender schedules, and related inventory balances.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial statements, account activity, cash trends, floorplan balances, and operational data to identify discrepancies, risks, and process improvements.
- Problem-Solving: Investigate complex accounting issues, determine root causes, and recommend practical, timely solutions.
- Department Support: Work with the Controller, accounting team, and operational departments to ensure accurate reporting, timely reconciliations, and efficient accounting processes.
- Systems: Use accounting systems, banking platforms, floorplan/lender portals, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications accurately and efficiently.

COMPETENCIES:

- Advanced accounting and analytical judgment.
- Cash flow, banking, and floorplan financing knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Organization, follow-through, and process improvement.
- Clear cross-functional communication.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise employees but provides experienced accounting guidance and coordination within the Accounting Department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily an office role requiring regular use of a computer and standard office equipment. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, or lift up to 20 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a complex business environment.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and account analysis.
- Experience supporting tax-related schedules, filings, or reconciliations.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ CERTIFICATIONS:

- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- Floorplan financing, vehicle inventory financing, dealership accounting, or lender schedule experience strongly preferred.
- Transportation, automotive, dealership, manufacturing, inventory-based, or multi-location company experience preferred.
- Advanced Excel and experience with accounting systems, banking platforms, and lender portals preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.