Project Accountant

Staffmark Group; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton is seeking a Project Accountant in Olathe, KS for a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on supporting project financial performance from contract setup through project completion, including job costing, budgeting, and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 4–6 years of project accounting experience, or 8–10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree, plus strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/4-6 years experience in project accounting as baseline; or 8-10 years 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.

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, 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 cash flow.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Job cost analysis

Analytical abilities

Education

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

8-10 years of project accounting experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

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.

About Us

Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.

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