Accounting Assistant

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounting Assistant for its growing regional Project Accounting team in San Antonio, TX. This position is not available remotely.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced collaborative team setting and communicate effectively to achieve group goals.
• 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.
• Work closely with accounting team members to support full project lifecycle business functions.
• Maintain 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.
• Cash receipt backup.
• Data entry directly into internal and external accounting systems.
• Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup.
• Electronic contract and document management.
• Afford other general accounting support functions as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience or coursework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High degree of professionalism and strong people skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Deltek CostPoint proficiency is a plus.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we prioritize achieving client goals and growing their success. Our culture is built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. We are proud of our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values, which have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1-company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.