Date: Aug 19, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 116385
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
As the Sr. Project Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:
Be responsible for performing intermediate level accounting duties of assigned projects, such as revenue recognition, transactional accounting, complex invoicing
Be responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting and reporting
Serve as trusted business advisor to management related to financial insight and performance
Provide resolution of intermediate to complex issues
Ensure the project is in compliance with contractual obligations, as appropriate. Works under minimal supervision
The Team
The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services.
Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
May generate, audit and distribute draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract
Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly
Researches and resolves complex invoice matters
Generates and reviews tax calculations to ensure accurate billing
Monitors cash collections for assigned project(s) by actively communicating aging risk to project management to determine necessary collection actions
Communicates with clients regarding past due invoices
Researches and responds to project related questions, including questions from management
May consolidate reporting for assigned business area
Provides recommendation to primary internal clients
May include identifying areas of concern
Reviews assigned project and/or business area income statement for accuracy; reporting, analysis and variance explanation for projects; identifies and communicates financial risk & opportunities
Updates business systems with project budget and current project forecasted costs.
Prepares and analyzes project and/or business area budget & forecast; assists in development of financial models.
Structures and opens projects in accounting system
Obtains confirmation from subject matter experts that structure is appropriate
May administer project cash disbursements for assigned projects
Communicates project financial information to management for assigned project and/or business area
Identifies and communicates material variances
Compiles project financial data as required for assigned project and/or business area; notifies appropriate level of management with material variances
Supports evaluation, development and implementation of project accounting tools & procedures that enhance and improve overall results of assigned project and/or business area
May interact directly with auditors as necessary.
May assist by providing documentation to support the proposal process
Complexity and volume includes at least one of the following: joint ventures, reporting in currencies other than domestic, on-shore/off-shore, multiple contracts, multiple task orders, and/or purchase orders.
Assists with audit requests by providing and/or reviewing supporting documentation
May interact directly with auditors as necessary
Demonstrates strong technical knowledge
May assists with review of policies and procedures
May assist with knowledge transfer and training for staff, as assigned
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
Typically 4+ Yrs. Related experience; preferably in project accounting.
Government Engineering or Construction Industry experience preferred.
FAR and CAS experience preferred.
Costpoint experience preferred.
Customer Focus
Organizing ·Planning
Written Communications
Action Oriented
Informing
Peer Relationships
Dealing with Ambiguity
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office Suite, Intermediate
Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems, Intermediate
Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Intermediate
Technical accounting knowledge, Intermediate
Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis, Intermediate
Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts, Basic
Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or related experience
Typically 4+ 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
FIN: Finance
Job Grade
015
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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.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to 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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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.
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