Aviation Project/Asset Accountant (Senior Accountant)

Aviation Department - Finance & Accounting Division
Location: 601 Brasilia Ave
Pay: $5,173-$7,759 per month
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline: April 29, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Track and analyze capital project costs from initiation through close-out to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
• Capitalize project costs correctly in compliance with GAAP, GASB, City policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project managers to ensure timely, accurate cost reporting and financial transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project close-out by reconciling costs and capitalizing assets accurately and on time.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments, to ensure records remain complete and reliable.
• Prepare journal entries, schedules, and documentation for month-end, year-end, audits, and financial reporting.

What success looks like

• Capital projects are accurately tracked, capitalized, and closed without delays or audit findings.
• Fixed asset records reconcile cleanly to the general ledger.
• Financial reports are accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
• Project managers receive clear, actionable financial information.
• Accounting processes continue to improve through identified efficiencies and best practices.

What you get

• Stable, long-term public-sector employment.
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement, medical coverage, and paid time off.
• Opportunities to deepen expertise in capital project and fixed asset accounting.
• Exposure to enterprise systems and process improvement initiatives.
• A role with clear expectations, accountability, and measurable impact.

Why this role matters
Capital projects represent significant public investment. Your work ensures those investments are accounted for correctly, reported transparently, and compliant with standards that protect public trust. This role directly supports financial integrity and responsible stewardship of City assets.


Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Accredited Bachelor's with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a related subject area;
• and five (5) years professional experience in governmental or business accounting. Such experience is to be of a progressively responsible nature including;
• two (2) years of intermediate professional accounting (at the level of Accountant II);
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City.
• Must pass a 10-year TSA Background Check.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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