Accounting Assistant | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform a variety of advanced clerical tasks within the Finance Department. The role involves handling accounting information, auditing invoices, and maintaining financial records with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include preparing journals, registers, and client invoices, inputting data into the accounting system, and supporting department goals. This position offers stability within a respected corporate team.

Qualifications

• Associate's or equivalent degree in Accounting, Economics, Business (or equivalent) and related work experience preferred, or High School diploma and 5+ years relevant experience within an accounting unit.
• Basic PC skills including MS Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Must have good communications skills, be able to work as part of a team
• Possess a working knowledge of Accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Receives accounting information from internal or external sources including: other Finance Department sections, other departments or divisions, other Parsons companies, suppliers, clients, etc.
• Audits invoices for appropriate support documentation.
• Matches information and documentation with accounting records; verifies accounts and subjobs charged for accuracy and legitimacy.
• Processes financial records.
• Prepares journals, registers, ledgers, budgets, tax reports, and client invoices.

Skills

Good communications

Teamwork

Accounting processes

Education

Associate's or equivalent in Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Cost Point

Concur

Ariba

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform a variety of advanced clerical tasks within the Finance Department. The role involves handling accounting information, auditing invoices, and maintaining financial records with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include preparing journals, registers, and client invoices, inputting data into the accounting system, and supporting department goals. This position offers stability within a respected corporate team.