Project Accountant

Veterans Community Project • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Project Accountant is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and cost tracking for capital construction and facility projects. The role ensures accurate recording of project costs, compliance with GAAP and funder requirements, and responsible stewardship of restricted and unrestricted capital funds from project inception through closeout. The position works across finance, development, project management, and facilities teams, and supports VCP’s mission to serve Veterans experiencing homelessness.

This is a flexible role in a fast-paced organization. The position may also take on additional or changing duties to support organizational success. VCP is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by the ADA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with capital projects or construction.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and spreadsheet management.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958), including net asset classifications with and without donor restrictions.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow, including understanding how the role affects others’ work.
• Ability to set, attain, and surpass goals with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of information, records, and materials.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional duties or change course in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for VCP’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with fixed asset systems and donor-restricted fund tracking.
• Experience with restricted fund accounting and grant compliance.
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct, or MIP accounting software.

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 and vendor invoices, change orders, and pay applications.
• Communicate key project milestones to appropriate team members to support proper accounting treatment and risk management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end capital project financial reports for management, the finance committee, and the board of directors.
• Account for and report restricted capital campaign funds, tracking donor restrictions and releases as project milestones are met.
• Support annual audits, including Single Audits when federal funds are involved, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Monitor compliance with grant agreements, government contracts, and capital campaign gift agreements related to funding sources.
• Coordinate with development and 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 capitalized and expensed costs are treated properly under FASB nonprofit standards (ASC 958).
• Build cooperative relationships across VCP departments and promote a culture of philanthropy.
• Share VCP’s story and mission statement.

Benefits

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket toward health, vision, and dental premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match.
• Six weeks of paid time off in addition to major holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time