Accounting Assistant - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Corporate team. You will perform advanced clerical tasks within the Finance Department, processing invoices, preparing journals, and maintaining records to support internal and external partners.

This role requires an Associate degree in Accounting or related field or 5+ years of accounting experience, plus strong MS Excel skills and effective communication.

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, but not limited to, 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.
• Maintains standard accounting and financial records.
• Inputs information into a computerized accounting system.
• Prepares information for use by other departments, clients, and/or suppliers.
• Performs financial reconciliations and/or proofs.
• Answers inquiries and prepares standard analyses.
• Maintains computerized databases for tracking and informational purposes.
• Provides guidance to lower level Accounting support personnel.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills

Accounting basics

MS Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Cost Point

Concur

Ariba

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Accounting Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will complete a variety of advanced clerical tasks within an accounting section of the Finance Department.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.
• Maintains standard accounting and financial records.
• Inputs information into a computerized accounting system.
• Prepares information for use by other departments, clients, and/or suppliers.
• Performs financial reconciliations and/or proofs.
• Answers inquiries and prepares standard analyses.
• Maintains computerized databases for tracking and informational purposes.
• Provides guidance to lower level Accounting support personnel.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 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, but not limited to, 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with Cost Point, Concur and Ariba

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Salary Range: $19.86 - $34.76

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.