Accountant

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and company holidays

Additional employer provided insurance and leave benefits

Payroll and statutory coverage

Job summary

A well-established construction company in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking an experienced Accountant. The successful candidate will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and ensure accurate project cost tracking. Responsibilities include supporting project accounting activities and providing cross-functional support to financial teams. The position offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive health benefits and a retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Years of experience supporting general ledger accounting and project-based accounting within construction or industrial contracting environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with construction accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, CMiC, Spectrum or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support project accounting activities and job cost tracking.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting.
• Provide cross-functional support to financial teams.
• Maintain fixed assets and overhead allocations.
• Collaborate with project managers for accurate cost visibility.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Project-based accounting

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Sage 300 CRE

CMiC

Spectrum

Job description

We are hiring an Accountant for a well-established construction and maintenance company specializing in industrial facilities. This role involves hands-on preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and support of monthly and year-end close processes. The Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate project cost tracking, supporting operational decision making, and strengthening the integrity of financial reporting across project and corporate accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist with monthly and year end close processes.
• Support project accounting activities including job cost tracking, WIP schedules, cost allocations, and project margin reporting.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting, including invoice review, cost coding, lien waiver tracking, and compliance documentation.
• Provide cross-functional support to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate project financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and overhead allocations related to construction projects and equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations leadership to ensure accurate project cost visibility and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Years of experience supporting general ledger accounting and project-based accounting within construction or industrial contracting environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with construction accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, CMiC, Spectrum, or similar, along with strong Excel skills.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Additional employer provided insurance and leave benefits
• Standard employer payroll and statutory benefit coverage