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Overview
Our growing Regional Accounting team is seeking a Project Accountant based in our Austin South, TX office. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter with problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships. This individual would support full project lifecycle business functions by partnering with Project Managers and their engineering teams to serve external clients.
Responsibilities
Financial Analysis/Profitability Review
Partner with Project Managers regarding business-related functions, including contract review, project setup, sub-consultant management, monthly profitability review, and invoicing and collections efforts
Consult routinely with project leadership teams to review and analyze project financial performance to ensure proper revenue recognition
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting to manage monthly deadlines and Regional performance goals
Invoicing/Accounts Receivable Management
Ensure projects are billed accurately and timely according to client-specific contract terms
Timely coordination with clients regarding invoicing and accounts receivable/collection efforts
Identify complex accounts receivable issues and partner with Business leadership to resolve or escalate appropriately
Coordinate with outside firms to manage sub-consultant invoicing and payment workflow
Compliance Reporting and Contract Management
Review contracts to ensure proper project setup in accordance with terms and conditions
Utilize business tools and reporting to track project compliance and end-of-year reporting
Understand contractual obligations that impact different business operations, including revenue recognition, audits, sub-consultant management, and client compliance requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting, Finance, or related degree a plus
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
High degree of professionalism and strong people skills
Must be an excellent team player
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Ability to travel to support project management teams as needed
Why Kimley-Horn: We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have over 7,000 employees in over 110 offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it. That’s why we recruit passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. By joining Kimley-Horn, you’ll be joining a firm whose core values and core purpose are more than just words on paper; they form the basis of a culture that has yielded success since 1967.
15 years on Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," including Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Millennials.
Performance-Based Bonus Compensation
Retirement contributions include a 2-to-1 401(k) match on the first 4% and a discretionary profit-sharing contribution
Profit sharing in 2020 was 10%, leading to an employer contribution of 18% (variable based on profits of firm)
Tuition reimbursement
Cafeteria-style benefits plan that provides group coverage for medical (includes a no-monthly premium option), dental, vision, and life insurance
Health Savings Account Company paid HSA contribution
Paid Time Off Varies based on experience and classification
Back-up Childcare - Company-paid back-up childcare
New Parent Leave
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate
Financial Advisors
Dependent Care FSA
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Location : Location US-TX-Austin
ID 2023-10323
Education Bachelor's Degree
Employee Type Regular
Discipline/Focus Finance/Acct/Business