Sacramento Project Accounting Assistant — Growth & Impact

Kimley-Horn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off: Personal leave, flexible, 1/

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our growing regional Project Accounting team in an office-based role. You will prepare invoices, monitor accounts receivable and payable, support with data entry and document management, review contracts, and collaborate with project accountants to keep financials accurate and on schedule.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 1+ year accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of relevant 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

Microsoft Office Suite

Team player

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years of relevant accounting experience or coursework

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our growing regional Project Accounting team in an office-based role. You will prepare invoices, monitor accounts receivable and payable, support with data entry and document management, review contracts, and collaborate with project accountants to keep financials accurate and on schedule.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 1+ year accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative,