Project Accounting Assistant: Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Kimley Horn; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our San Antonio regional Project Accounting team in Texas. This on-site role supports full project lifecycles, from invoicing to cash receipt backup, working closely with project accountants and clients.

You will handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, and document management while maintaining a high level of professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of accounting experience or coursework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High degree of professionalism and strong people skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a deadline driven environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Deltek CostPoint proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cash receipt backup
• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our San Antonio regional Project Accounting team in Texas. This on-site role supports full project lifecycles, from invoicing to cash receipt backup, working closely with project accountants and clients.

You will handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, and document management while maintaining a high level of professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.