Project Accounting Associate

Project Accounting Associate

Date:
May 6, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As the Project Accounting Associate, you will be responsible for

• Performing basic level accounting duties of assigned projects, such as revenue recognition, transactional accounting and invoicing.
• Ensuring the project is in compliance with contractual obligations, as appropriate.

• Generate, audit and distribute draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract.
• Obtain appropriate approval and distribute accordingly.
• May generate tax calculations to ensure accuracy.
• May support project related financial analysis, as assigned by providing requested information.
• May review revenue recognition on project income statement for accuracy and identify deviations from budget compared to forecast.
• May update business systems with project budget and current project forecasted costs.
• May assist in preparation and analysis of budget and forecast.
• May assist to structure and open projects in accounting system.
• May administer project cash disbursements for assigned projects.
• Communicate project financial information to management for assigned projects.
• Identify and communicate material variances.
• Complexity and volume limited to transactional level details and basic projects of standard contract terms.
• May assist with audit requests by providing supporting documentation.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with implementation of improvement.
• Primary internal clients are project managers, project controls, finance managers and/or finance supervisors.

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite
  - Basic
• Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems
  - Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting
  - Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge
  - Basic
• Planning
• Informing
• Peer Relationships

• Typically 2+ years related experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Hybridor flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.