Staff Accountant

Who are we?

Jet Midwest is a full‑service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the aviation industry.

Title: Staff Accountant

Status: Full Time Onsite KC, MO

Department: Professionals

Summary: The Staff Accountant is directly responsible for the recording and reconciling of JMI financial supporting data and support the Controller & CFO, as needed. Additionally, this role is responsible for reconciling & work paper maintenance of all balance sheet accounts, daily/monthly reporting of cash flow, sales, and other reporting, as requested Assist with design and maintenance of inventory costing and overhead allocation models and review and prepare reclass all un‑allocated entries and support controller in maintaining the general ledger.

• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance
• Inspect books for efficiency and accuracy
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly reporting on cash flow, P&L, balance sheet, trial balance, invoices, collections, expenses, etc
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with financial transactions
• Support Controller in maintaining the General Ledger
• Processing of Month‑end Accruals, Close, and Reporting
• Assist with the design and maintenance of inventory tracking and overhead allocations
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

• Ability to work independently with leadership oversight
• Ability to foster teamwork and work cooperatively to make effective decisions and resolve issues
• Project management
• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Tact and diplomacy by being able to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional and courteous manner
• Updating company records with details about income and itemized expenses to reflect the most accurate information

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of professional experience in corporate accounting or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Proficient use of MS Office, specifically Excel, and general office technology
• Professional, polished communication skills – oral and written
• Self‑starter with the ability to prioritize, organize and plan work in the most efficient manner

While performing the responsibilities of the Staff Accountant, you will be seated at a desk, using a phone and computer, the majority of your workday. Less than 5% of your job duties will require the ability to walk long distances, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is usually low, as consistent with an office environment. At times, some light lifting may be required, up to 25 lbs.

These job duties are performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Staff Accountant position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full‑time employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Robust Paid Time Off
• 10 paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities