Accounting Assistant

About the role

Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"! Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounting Assistant for our Seattle accounting team! This office-based position is located at our Seattle office, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced collaborative team setting and communicate effectively to achieve group goals
• Work closely with accounting team members to support full project lifecycle business functions
• 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
• Manage cash receipt backup
• Perform data entry directly into internal and external accounting systems
• Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup
• Handle electronic contract and document management
• Assist with other general accounting support functions as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ 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

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000–$64,000 depending on applicable experience.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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