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As a Project Accountant at Kimley-Horn, your primary responsibilities include conducting monthly financial analysis, managing revenue recognition, preparing and processing invoices, and coordinating receivables. You will also work closely with Project Managers across various disciplines to ensure accurate billing and reporting, while assisting in contract management and review, all within critical deadlines to ensure operational efficiency.

To qualify for the Project Accountant position at Kimley-Horn, you should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A solid understanding of accounting fundamentals is essential, along with strong proficiency in Excel and Word. Exceptional people skills and the ability to work as an effective team player are also crucial.

No, the Project Accountant position at Kimley-Horn is not a remote job. You will be required to work on-site in our Atlanta Midtown office, actively engaging with the team and collaborating with various departments to achieve project goals and maintain financial operations.

Kimley-Horn offers a robust benefits package for Project Accountants that includes a generous retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off options, and family-friendly benefits such as new parent leave and childcare resources. Additionally, opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and internal training programs, are provided to help you grow your career.

The company culture at Kimley-Horn is supportive, collaborative, and focused on employee growth and success. As a Project Accountant, you will join a team that values open communication, teamwork, and individual contributions. Our culture has helped us earn a place on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years, reflecting our commitment to our employees’ well-being and professional development.

When addressing your experience with monthly financial analysis, provide specific examples of the types of financial reports you have generated and how you utilized them to inform decision-making. Highlight your accuracy in reporting and how your insights contributed to the overall success of projects.

To ensure accuracy in billing and invoicing, describe techniques you employ such as double-checking entries, using automated tools when possible, and collaborating with Project Managers to confirm project details. Sharing a specific example where your attention to detail prevented errors can strengthen your answer.

Discuss specific accounting software you have experience with, such as QuickBooks, SAP, or other specialized systems relevant to the Project Accountant role. Share situations where your proficiency with these tools enhanced workflow efficiency or data accuracy.

Describe your approach to time management, emphasizing how you assess urgency and importance of tasks. Offering examples from past experiences where you successfully met multiple deadlines can illustrate your ability to thrive under pressure.

Explain a specific scenario where you dealt with a challenging contract. Discuss the complexities involved and detail the steps you took to resolve issues while ensuring compliance and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

When explaining how you handle discrepancies, emphasize your investigative skills, your methodology in tracing the source of errors, and how you collaborate with other departments to rectify issues. Providing a real-life example can bolster your answer.

Discuss the strategies you employ for effective receivables coordination, such as regular follow-ups, effective communication with clients, and utilizing software tools to track payments. Being specific about your approach can demonstrate your organized and proactive nature.

Talk about your communication style and how you build rapport with Project Managers to ensure smooth collaboration. Providing examples of previous successful partnerships with Project Managers can demonstrate your interpersonal skills.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving project goals and maintaining accounting accuracy. Sharing specific examples of successful team collaborations can illustrate your ability to work within a team effectively.

Express your enthusiasm for the role and the alignment of Kimley-Horn’s values with your professional aspirations. Highlight how you admire the company’s culture, commitment to employee growth, and its reputation for client satisfaction.