Accounting Assistant

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our growing regional Project Accounting team in our Reston, Virginia (VA) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Accountants with business-related tasks for both internal and external client requests

• Prepare and send monthly invoices that may require expense backup, timesheet detail, pay applications, or other client-specific invoicing requirements

• Partner with Project Accountants to monitor and follow-up on unpaid invoices to collect accounts receivable balances

• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by working directly with clients

• Evaluate incoming payments to ensure proper cash application

• Process accounts payable, overhead invoices, check requests, and respond to vendor inquiries

• Data entry directly into internal and external accounting systems

• Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup

• Electronic contract and document management

• Assist with other general accounting support functions as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• General understanding of accounting fundamentals

• High degree of professionalism and strong organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be an excellent team player

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

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Posted Date 2 months ago (2/26/2024 8:50 AM)

ID 2024-12270

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Finance/Acct/Business