Kimley-Horn

Transportation and urban planning consultants

Staff Accountant

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeDallas, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or another relevant major is required.
At least 3 years of audit, corporate general ledger/staff accounting, or equivalent experience is required.
Demonstrated ownership of account reconciliations, including explaining their purpose, reconciling items, and resolutions.
A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements is required.
Ability to analyze a process end to end, test assumptions, and verify results is required.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel is required.
Ability to manage workload and stress professionally is required.
A proactive, professional approach to responsibilities and continual business-process improvement is required.
A proven history of effective communication and relationship-building with internal and external clients is required.
Intellectual curiosity, willingness to understand others' work, and readiness to take on additional responsibilities are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and own monthly reconciliations for assigned balance-sheet accounts, including bank and other general-ledger accounts.
Review general-ledger transactions, test expenses against established thresholds, and confirm accurate coding and supporting documentation.
Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Contribute to ad hoc projects and system implementations, including expense-platform and ERP initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements by documenting procedures, reducing manual steps, and improving reconciliation quality.
Collaborate across teams to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and review internal financial reports.
Review work, including others' work, for accuracy and relevance.
Provide guidance and support to team members and share responsibilities with teammates.

Desired Qualifications

CPA is preferred.
Previous experience in a multi-entity environment is preferred.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint accounting software and OneStream CPM software is a plus.

Discipline/Focus

Finance/Acct/Business
Overview

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 Dallas, TX office. 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

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant major
Minimum 3 years of audit, corporate GL/staff accounting, or equivalent experience
CPA preferred
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
Previous experience in a multi-entity environment is preferred
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
Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software and OneStream CPM software a plus

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.

Position Type

Experienced

About the Company

Kimley-Horn

Transportation and urban planning consultants

Kimley-Horn provides planning and design consultancy for urban and transportation projects across North America for public and private sectors. Their multi-disciplinary teams deliver end-to-end services in planning, design, and project management through integrated collaboration and client-focused goals. They differentiate themselves with an integrated, team-based approach that coordinates all project parts and emphasizes community outcomes and value. Their goal is to help communities create safer, more efficient, and higher-performing urban systems through practical, well-managed planning and design.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 1967

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