Senior Project Accountant, Capital Projects

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS is seeking an Accountant Senior to provide advanced accounting and financial oversight for FP&D capital projects. You will lead complex project accounting, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare audit-ready reports in collaboration with project managers, procurement, and central offices.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and maintaining strong internal controls across the Operations Finance portfolio, with a focus on large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; 3+ years of related experience required.
• Experience with design and construction accounting environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete project accounting duties for facilities projects, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Enter budgets, POs, and costs into Maximo; manage fund allocations.
• Reconcile funding with project managers and comptroller; assist year-end close.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High School diploma with 6 years of related experience

Tools

Maximo

Oracle Financials (FITC)

Concur

Job description

The University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS is seeking an Accountant Senior to provide advanced accounting and financial oversight for FP&D capital projects. You will lead complex project accounting, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare audit-ready reports in collaboration with project managers, procurement, and central offices.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and maintaining strong internal controls across the Operations Finance portfolio, with a focus on large-scale