Project Accountant - job 3 of 4

At Kimley-Horn, a Project Accountant is responsible for monthly financial analysis, ongoing revenue recognition, and collaborating with Project Managers. This role requires timely completion of billing transactions, preparing invoices, ensuring contract compliance, and coordinating receivables. Meeting multiple deadlines each month is crucial, along with managing various aspects of contract management and review.

To qualify for the Project Accountant role at Kimley-Horn, candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with at least 2 years of accounting experience. A solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, proficiency in Excel and Word, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Kimley-Horn prioritizes employee development, offering benefits like tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. As a Project Accountant, you will have opportunities to further enhance your accounting skills while working on diverse projects, allowing for both personal and professional growth within the company.

At Kimley-Horn, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Project Accountants benefit from flexible scheduling, personal leave, half-day Fridays, and floating holidays, ensuring that you have time for both work and personal commitments while engaging in a fulfilling career.

The culture at Kimley-Horn is centered around collaboration and support. As a Project Accountant, you will be part of a caring team that values teamwork, proactive engagement, and professional excellence. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our placement among the Fortune ‘100 Best Companies to Work,’ showcasing a positive environment for career growth.

When answering this question, highlight specific software like QuickBooks, SAP, or any MIS systems you’ve worked with. Detail your experience, how you applied the software for tasks such as billing or contract management, and any efficiencies you created while using it.

Share an experience where you faced a complex financial challenge, clearly outlining the problem, your actionable steps, and the outcomes. Emphasize your problem-solving skills, ability to meet deadlines, and how you collaborated with team members or stakeholders to achieve success.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as using task lists, prioritization techniques, or project management tools. Share examples illustrating how you successfully managed competing deadlines in previous roles, showcasing your ability to remain organized and focused under pressure.

Explain your approach to maintaining accuracy, including double-checking your work, keeping meticulous records, and using accounting software features. Mention your commitment to detail, and perhaps share an experience where you identified an error before it affected a project.

Emphasize your strong communication and interpersonal skills. Explain how you approach conflicts with a solution-oriented mindset, focusing on collaboration. Discuss the importance of listening to understand their perspective and working together to find mutually agreeable financial solutions.

Elaborate on your experience reviewing, interpreting, and managing contracts. Discuss any systems or processes you’ve used to track contract compliance and ensure that all financial obligations were met, demonstrating your meticulous approach to contract management.

Discuss your ability to translate complex financial data into understandable terms. Mention any experience creating reports, presentations, or leveraging visualization tools to convey financial insights to stakeholders who may not have a finance background.

Talk about the resources you use to stay informed, such as professional organizations, online courses, webinars, and industry publications. Highlight your commitment to continuing education and how it benefits your role as a Project Accountant.

Share how you view collaboration as essential to achieving project goals and meeting deadlines. Provide examples of how working closely with project managers and other team members has allowed for more accurate financial management and reporting.

Research the company and speak to their values and culture. Emphasize your enthusiasm for being part of a firm that prioritizes employee development, a collaborative environment, and high-quality service. Express your desire to contribute to their continued success and growth.