Staff Accountant

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 Dallas, TX office. 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.