Staff Accountant

Kimley-Horn; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Parental leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the corporate finance and accounting team at our Raleigh, NC headquarters. The ideal candidate will own monthly reconciliations, assist with the close process, and support cross-office financial reporting. CPA preferred and multi-entity experience is a plus.

This is an in-office position with opportunity to contribute to ERP initiatives. The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, at least 3 years in audit or corporate GL, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years audit or corporate GL/staff accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of account reconciliations—able to explain recon items and resolutions.
• Track record of improving a process rather than just executing.
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and own monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations and other GL accounts.
• Perform general ledger reviews and expense testing to ensure proper coding and support.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and ERP-related initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements—document procedures and reduce manual steps.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports and accuracy of work.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reconciliations ownership

Strong communication

Process improvement

Multi-entity experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

OneStream CPM

Job description

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 Raleigh, NC headquarters. 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.