Project Accountant

Kimley-Horn; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off & Flexible Scheduling

Financial Wellness & Bonuses

Professional Development

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Project Accountant for our Sarasota, FL office. This on-site role involves monthly financial analysis, revenue recognition, and close collaboration with Project Managers across disciplines. You will manage billing, invoicing, contracts, and receivables while traveling monthly to other regional offices.

A strong accounting foundation and team-oriented mindset are essential. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of accounting experience and a degree in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• High degree of professionalism and strong people skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial analysis and ongoing revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Project Managers across disciplines.
• Meet multiple critical monthly deadlines.
• Ensure all billing transactions are recorded in MIS system.
• Prepare invoices and complete monthly billing.
• Conduct contract management and review.
• Coordinate and pursue receivables.
• Monthly travel to other offices within the region.

Skills

Accounting experience

Accounting fundamentals

People skills

Team player

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Project Accountant to join our Sarasota, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial analysis and on-going revenue recognition
• Work with Project Managers in a variety of disciplines
• Meeting multiple critical deadlines on a monthly basis
• Ensure all billing transactions are completed and accurately recorded in MIS system
• Prepare invoices and complete monthly billing
• Contract management and review
• Coordinate and pursue receivables
• Monthly travel to other offices within the region

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
• High degree of professionalism and strong people skills
• Must be an excellent team player
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word required
• Experience using computerized accounting systems

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.