Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Financial Reporting Accountant (M&A Focus)

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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, M&A transactions, and purchase accounting (ASC 805)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent quantitative and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Assist with purchase accounting for acquisitions per ASC 805
  • Support preparation of acquisition balance sheets and price allocation
  • Analyze financial information of acquired companies
  • Prepare journal entries related to acquisitions
  • Document accounting positions and prepare related memos
  • Support integration of acquired entities into financial reporting
  • Assist with external financial statement disclosures

Benefits

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan with 2-to-1 company match and profit-sharing
  • Comprehensive health coverage options
  • Flexible time off including personal leave and half-day Fridays
  • Financial wellness benefits including student loan matching
  • Professional development opportunities with tuition reimbursement
  • Family-friendly benefits including new parent leave and childcare resources
Full Job Description
Overview

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

 

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.

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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