Accounting Assistant Job at Kimley-Horn in Saint Paul

Overview:

Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For, is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our growing Project Accounting team in St. Paul, MN! Qualified candidates will be customer service oriented, have a strong work ethic, solid computer skills, the ability to multi-task and act in a professional manner. This is an in-office role.

Responsibilities:

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.

• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• • Associates Degree or High School Diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Work individually and within a team environment
  • Manage time and stress levels efficiently and professionally
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work in deadline driven environment
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
  • Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software or a similar program

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 thats 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-Horns placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work list for 17 years!