Accounting Assistant

Position Overview

Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"! Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounting Assistant for our Seattle accounting team!

This is an office-based position at our Seattle office located at Location: 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101.

Salary: $55,000-$64,000 (Depending on applicable experience.)

Key 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
• Perform cash receipt backup
• Data entry directly into internal and external accounting systems
• Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup
• Manage electronic contracts and document storage
• Assist with other general accounting support functions as required

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience Required: 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Deltek CostPoint proficiency is a plus

Benefits & Perks

• 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