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Project Accountant

Chief of Staff KC

Senior Accountant | Overland Park, KS | In-Person

If you are a few years into your public accounting career and ready to take your technical skills into a role where you can see the direct impact of your work, this one is worth a look.

We are a growing federal general contractor based in Overland Park and we are looking for a Senior Accountant to take ownership of our project accounting function. This is a high visibility role where you will work directly alongside project managers and leadership, not just behind a desk running close processes. You will understand how projects are built, what drives costs, and how financial decisions shape outcomes in the field.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Owning WIP schedules, job cost reports, project forecasts, and margin analysis across a portfolio of federal construction projects
  • Calculating and recording revenue under the percentage of completion method in accordance with GAAP
  • Partnering with project managers to monitor budget vs actual costs, cost to complete estimates, and project profitability
  • Managing over and under billings, project cost accruals, and cash flow forecasting
  • Supporting month end and year end close including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
  • Preparing financial documentation for federal clients and supporting the annual audit process
  • Pitching in on AP, payroll, and cash reconciliations as needed in a small team environment

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or project accounting
  • Big 4 or public accounting background a strong plus
  • Experience with job costing and percentage of completion accounting
  • Strong Excel skills and sharp analytical abilities
  • Experience with Viewpoint or similar construction ERP a plus
  • A self starter mentality and the ability to thrive without constant oversight

Why This Role

  • Bonus eligible with a competitive salary
  • Small team where your work is seen, valued, and tied to real outcomes
  • Direct exposure to federal construction projects and field operations
  • High visibility with leadership and real ownership of the accounting function
  • Room to grow within the finance and accounting team as the company scales

If you are ready to trade in the audit grind for something with more depth, ownership, and variety, we would love to talk. Nic Cover - COS

Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
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