Accounting Assistant

About the role

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our growing regional Project Accounting team in our Dallas, TX office. This is an in-office 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.
• Work closely with accounting team members to support full project lifecycle business functions.
• 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.
• Handle cash receipt backup and data entry directly into internal and external accounting systems.
• Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup.
• Manage electronic contract and document management.
• Assist with other general accounting support functions as required.

Requirements

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

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.