Staff Accountant

Kimley-Horn • Raleigh, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the corporate finance and accounting team in our Raleigh, NC headquarters. We are seeking an energetic individual with strong attention to detail who will act as an integral member of the accounting team. This position will provide support to offices throughout the country. This is an in-office position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant major
• Minimum 3 years of audit, corporate GL/staff accounting, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ownership of account reconciliations — able to explain the purpose of a reconciliation, what a reconciling item represents, and how it is resolved
• Track record of improving a process, not just executing one; able to describe a specific improvement they identified and implemented
• Ability to think through a process end to end, test assumptions, and vet the result before relying on it
• Willingness to go the extra effort when deadlines or unexpected issues require it
• Intermediate level proficiency in Excel
• Proactive and professional approach to responsibilities with an eye toward continual improvement of business processes
• Proven history of effective communication and establishing relationships with internal and external clients
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, seeking to understand the work of others and taking on additional work responsibilities
• Manage workload and stress levels efficiently and professionally

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Previous experience in a multi-entity environment is preferred
• Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software and OneStream CPM software a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and own monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations and other general ledger accounts
• Perform general ledger reviews, including expense testing over established thresholds, to confirm transactions are coded accurately and supported appropriately
• Ensure a timely and accurate month-end and year-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and system implementations, including expense platform and ERP-related initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements — documenting procedures, reducing manual steps, and improving reconciliation quality
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results
• Prepare and review internal financial reports
• Review work and that of others for accuracy and relevance
• Provide guidance and support to team members and seamlessly share responsibilities with teammates

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level