Senior Staff Accountant, Manufacturing

Master's Transportation•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Master’s Motors, the new vehicle manufacturing division of Master’s Transportation, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support its manufacturing operations and help strengthen accounting processes. The role supports accurate financial records, general ledger accounting, inventory reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis. It combines technical accounting knowledge with practical problem-solving to support timely financial reporting, investigate discrepancies, and improve processes in a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with the Controller, the accounting team, purchasing, and manufacturing operations. It is an exempt, full-time role based at the company’s Kansas City, Missouri headquarters. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and the position is 100% in person. It does not directly supervise employees, but provides experienced accounting guidance and coordination within the Accounting Department. The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits; and life and disability insurance. Benefits are subject to plan eligibility and terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a complex business environment.
Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, and account analysis.
Experience supporting tax-related schedules, filings, or reconciliations.
Advanced accounting and analytical judgment.
Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Organization, follow-through, and process improvement skills.
Clear cross-functional communication.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate.
Public accounting experience.
Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory reconciliation and manufacturing cost analysis.
Experience in an inventory-based or production environment.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting, inventory management, or manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close schedules supporting manufacturing operations.
Monitor cash activity, reconcile bank accounts, research variances, and support cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
Support inventory accounting and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and work with operational teams to maintain accurate inventory records and supporting documentation.
Assist with tax-related schedules, filings, reconciliations, audit requests, and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP and internal controls.
Analyze financial statements, account activity, inventory balances, and manufacturing-related expenses to identify discrepancies, explain variances, and support operational decision-making.
Investigate complex accounting issues, determine root causes, and recommend practical, timely solutions.
Partner with the Controller, accounting team, purchasing, and manufacturing operations to resolve accounting issues and improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
Use accounting systems, inventory and production reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and other business applications accurately and efficiently.