Accounting Assistant

Kimley-Horn•West Palm Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join their growing regional Project Accounting team in their West Palm Beach, Florida (FL) office. The ideal candidate would be able to work in a fast-paced collaborative team setting and communicate effectively to achieve group goals. This individual would work closely with accounting team members to support full project lifecycle business functions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Deltek CostPoint proficiency is a plus

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
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
Assist with other general accounting support functions as required