AVIATION DEPARTMENT PROJECT/ASSET ACCOUNTANT (SENIOR ACCOUNTANT) (Job Opening ID #522995)
Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Finance & Accounting Division, located at 601 Brasilia Ave. Normal Workdays/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
The Project & Fixed Asset Accountant manages accounting activities related to capital projects and fixed assets. This role ensures accurate capitalization, depreciation, project cost tracking, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Work is performed closely with project managers, finance, and operations to provide reliable financial reporting and analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports project costs from initiation through completion
• Ensures proper capitalization of project costs in accordance with accounting standards and City policy, and regulatory requirements
• Ensures adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Coordinates with project managers to ensure timely and accurate cost reporting
• Supports project close-out processes, including asset capitalization and reconciliation
• Maintains the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments
• Performs periodic fixed asset reconciliations to the general ledger
• Conducts and supports physical asset inventories
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/GASB) and internal controls
• Prepares fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation for audits
• Prepares month-end and year-end journal entries related to projects and fixed assets
• Assists in financial statement preparation and disclosures
• Supports internal and external audits by providing required documentation
• Identifies opportunities to improve project and fixed asset accounting processes
• Assists with system implementations or upgrades related to asset and project accounting
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
Important Information:
• Must pass 10-year TSA Background Check
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area and 5 years professional experience in governmental or business accounting, including 2 years of intermediate professional accounting at the level of Accountant II; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, 3–5 years of specialized experience in capital project accounting, fixed asset accounting, or a similar role, and Experience with Workday ERP system.
Salary Starting at: $5,173/month
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
