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Description

The Project Accountant will work with all aspects of project accounting, which includes project set-up and maintenance, understanding contractual billing requirements, invoicing, and collections. This position will serve as a resource for questions and problem-solving issues from the Accounting team.

+ Responsible for performing accounting related functions for assigned projects.

+ Review and analyze vendor/subcontractor invoices for compliance with purchase order/subcontract agreement.

+ Responsible for verifying receipt of materials/equipment or other deliverables with project field staff/project management.

+ Responsible for reviewing the coding of vendor/subcontract invoices.

+ Ensure tax compliance for assigned projects.

+ Responsible for resolving vendor inquiries.

+ Responsible for processing change orders for assigned projects.

+ Responsible for the preparing client invoices and acquiring necessary approvals.

+ Responsible for reconciliation of cost forecast and accounting system.

+ Create and implement work breakdown structure.

+ Responsible for performing project closeouts.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university required.

+ Proven ability to analyze and interpret contracts.

+ Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.

+ Previous Oracle experience preferred.

+ Self-starter, proficient in time management to handle deadline pressure and multiple assignments simultaneously.

+ Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Accounting/Finance

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** No

**Req ID:** 251271

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #COR