Accounting Assistant

Kimley-Horn • San Antonio, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring an Accounting Assistant for its growing regional Project Accounting team in the San Antonio, Texas office. This is an onsite position, not a remote position. The Accounting Assistant works with accounting team members and Project Accountants to support business functions across the full project lifecycle, serving internal teams, clients, and vendors. The role involves project invoicing and accounts receivable, cash application, accounts payable, project setup, and electronic contract and document management. The successful candidate works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, deadline-driven environment and communicates professionally.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience or coursework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High degree of professionalism and strong people skills.
• Excellent team-player skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deltek CostPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Accountants with business-related tasks for internal and external client requests.
• Prepare and send monthly invoices, including invoices requiring expense backup, timesheet detail, pay applications, or other client-specific documentation.
• Partner with Project Accountants to monitor and follow up on unpaid invoices and collect accounts receivable balances.
• Work with accounting team members to support business functions across the full project lifecycle.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by working directly with clients.
• Evaluate incoming payments to ensure proper cash application.
• Process accounts payable, overhead invoices, and check requests, and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Provide cash receipt backup.
• Enter data directly into internal and external accounting systems.
• Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup.
• Manage contracts and documents electronically.
• Assist with other general accounting support functions as required.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), along with an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED