Capital Projects Accountant – Nonprofit (6w PTO, 4% 401k)

Veterans Community Project; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Veterans Community Project (VCP) is seeking a Project Accountant to manage accounting, financial reporting, and cost tracking for capital construction and facility projects in Kansas City, MO. You will ensure GAAP compliance, funder requirements, and proper stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds from inception through closeout.

The role requires 3+ years in capital-project accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with non profit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with capital projects, construction.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and spreadsheet management.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958).
• Familiarity with fixed asset systems and donor-restricted fund tracking is preferred.
• Experience with restricted fund accounting and grant compliance (OMB Uniform Guidance a plus).
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct, MIP) and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and record capital project costs, including labor, materials, contracts, in-kind gifts, and overhead allocations.
• Reconcile project budgets to actual expenditures and prepare variance analyses for finance leadership and the board.
• Review and process contractor/vendor invoices, change orders, and pay applications.
• Communicate key milestones to appropriate team members to ensure proper treatment for accounting and risk management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end capital project financial reports for management, the finance committee, and board of directors.
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of restricted capital campaign funds, tracking donor restrictions and release of restrictions as project milestones are met.
• Support annual audits (including Single Audit if federal funds are involved) and maintain strong internal controls.
• Monitor compliance with grant agreements, government contracts, and capital campaign gift agreements tied to funding sources.
• Coordinate with development/fundraising staff on capital campaign pledge tracking and fund availability.Coordinate with project managers and facilities staff on budget status and forecasting.
• Assist with capital budget development and multi-year capital improvement planning.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of capitalized vs. expensed costs in accordance with FASB nonprofit standards (ASC 958).
• Foster relationships with other departments at VCP to build a cooperative and effective program and promote a culture of philanthropy.

Skills

Capital project accounting

Excel proficiency

GAAP / ASC 958 knowledge

Donor-restricted fund tracking

Grant compliance experience

Accounting software (Blackbaud FE, SAI

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Sage Intacct

MIP

Excel

Job description

Veterans Community Project (VCP) is seeking a Project Accountant to manage accounting, financial reporting, and cost tracking for capital construction and facility projects in Kansas City, MO. You will ensure GAAP compliance, funder requirements, and proper stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds from inception through closeout.

The role requires 3+ years in capital-project accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with non profit accounting standards.