Project Accountant

Pro Staff; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff in Olathe, KS is seeking a Project Accountant to support project financial performance from contract setup through project completion in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of project accounting experience (or 8–10 years in lieu of a degree) and strong skills in budgeting, job costing, forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting; advanced Excel and accounting software knowledge will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4–6 years of relevant experience or 8–10 years in lieu of a degree
• Construction project accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and job cost analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project and contract information in the project accounting system
• Review contracts, purchase orders, work orders, and project documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor budgets, forecasts, earned value analysis, and ETC reporting
• Support invoicing, collections, AP coding, timesheet reviews, and expense audits
• Analyze project financial data, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting
• Monitor subcontractor billing approvals and compliance requirements
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership and project reviews
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients to support project success and cash flow

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

Job costing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Invoicing

Financial analysis

Analytical

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Now Hiring: Project Accountant

Location: Olathe, KS (Hybrid)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Are you an experienced Project Accountant looking for a hybrid opportunity with a growing team in Olathe, KS? We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support project financial performance from contract setup through project completion. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in project accounting, construction accounting, job costing, financial reporting, budgeting, invoicing, and project financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project and contract information within the project accounting system.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, work orders, and project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project budgets, forecasts, earned value analysis, and Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) reporting.
• Support invoicing, collections, accounts payable coding, timesheet reviews, and expense audits.
• Analyze project financial data, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor billing approvals and compliance requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership and project review meetings.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients to support project success and healthy cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and 4-6 years of relevant experience; OR 8-10 years of project accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Construction project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and job cost analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Accountant, Construction Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Financial Analyst seeking a collaborative team environment, career growth, and work-life balance in the Olathe, Kansas area.