Project Accountant

VCP PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health, vision and dental premiums
• VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match after 6 months of employment
• Employees receive 30 days of paid time off in addition to major holidays

Veterans Community Project (VCP) Overview 

Founded in 2016 in Kansas City, MO, VCP is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath to defend our nation. The greatest barrier to ending Veteran homelessness is the revolving door of unstable housing and the frustrating maze Veterans must navigate in order to get basic support. We believe that to be an effective program, the first step is to connect Veterans and the community. VCP created an innovative homeless housing program and outreach assistance that provides inclusive services to aid Veterans in re-claiming control over their lives. For more information, visit www.vcp.org.

The Team 

We, the team members and co-founders of VCP, are connectors, feelers, and doers on a mission to help our kin, our kind. We move with swift, bold action, driven by our mission. We believe in collaboration, community, compassion, and above all, serving Veterans with dignity and respect.

Position Summary 

The Project Accountant is responsible for the accounting related to capital projects, capital campaigns, restricted funding, and revenue recognition. This role ensures accurate recording of contributions, proper tracking of capital project budgets, and timely release of restricted assets in accordance with donor intent, GAAP, and nonprofit reporting standards. The Project Accountant helps build and maintain accounting processes, conducts research that supports finance goals, and develops best practices to improve efficiency. Working closely with the development and finance teams, this position supports the management of accounting and financial systems to strengthen financial operations and advance the VCP mission. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain financial tracking for capital projects and capital campaign budgets. 
• Verify payment of invoices associated with construction projects, ensuring timely payment to vendors, and proper coding to project, department, expense, and location. 
• Monitor capital budget variances and provide analysis to directors and leadership. 
• Assist with maintaining the organization's general ledger software (currently Intacct) ensuring systems are in place to accurately maintain records, optimize system tools, and access accounting data.  
• Ensure accurate daily gift entry, overseeing correct finance and development department coding, and recording deposit in accounting software; create bank deposits. 
• Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to project accounting, restricted funds, and financial processes. 
• Identify opportunities to improve financial tracking and reporting systems. 
• Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals. 
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries. 
• Support preparation of financial information for grant reports, compliance submissions, and annual audits. 
• Maintain project files and financial records. 
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders over the phone and in person to support all teams.  
• Foster relationships with other departments at VCP to build a cooperative and effective program and promote a culture of philanthropy. 
• Be able to share the VCP story and Mission Statement. 

Competencies and Areas of Expertise 

• Passion for the mission of VCP. 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and reconciliations is preferred. 
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting is required. 
• Experience with grant accounting is preferred. 
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger software is required (i.e.: Microsoft Dynamics, Intacct). 
• Advanced knowledge of CRM software is prefered (i.e.: Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, Salesforce).  
• Advanced knowledge of technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), including the ability to utilize technology for research is required.  
• Ability to express ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of donors, volunteers, and staff. 
• Must possess intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow as well as curiosity to understand how your job impacts the work of others.  Self-motivated to set, attain, and surpass goals, with minimal supervision. 
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials. 
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.  
• Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. VCP is a fast-paced environment. A willingness to take on additional duties, or change course, to ensure the success of the organization is essential.  
• It’s essential to have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  Must have the ability to manage projects, workload, and engage constructively with the other members of the VCP team. 
• Strong performance management and evaluation capabilities are required, including willingness and ability to ensure accountability.   
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an insurable driving record, and be able to operate an agency vehicle as required by the position. 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.

Veterans Community Project is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All VCP employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.