About the role
Overview Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join the corporate Finance and Accounting team in our Raleigh, NC headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Assist with purchase accounting for acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations
- Support the preparation of acquisition opening balance sheets and purchase price allocation
- Compile and analyze acquired company financial information to identify assets acquired and liabilities assumed
- Prepare journal entries related to acquisitions, including goodwill and other purchase accounting adjustments
- Assist with documenting accounting positions and preparing acquisition-related accounting memos
- Support the integration of acquired entities into the company's financial reporting and consolidation processes
- Assist with the preparation of acquisition-related disclosures for external financial statements
- Assist with the year-end financial statement review which includes the preparation of external financial statements and cash flows, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
- Assist with the monthly financial statement consolidation process
- Prepare and analyze financial information for other teams as well as senior leadership
- Support our annual indirect cost rate audit on an as needed basis
- Assist with special projects among various teams nationwide
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification required
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Public Accounting
- Strong understanding of US GAAP including experience with or exposure to M&A transactions, purchase accounting (ASC 805), or financial due diligence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent quantitative skills combined with an ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
- High degree of professionalism and the ability to work with employees at all levels
- Exceptional client service mentality and strong work ethic
- Outstanding communication skills
- Must be an excellent team player as well as work independently
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.
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