Project Staff Accountant - Lenexa KS

Accountant Lenexa, Kansas
 
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

• Permanent full-time direct hire opportunity
• 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