Staff Accountant

Parallel; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel seeks a Staff Accountant to support core accounting functions within a mission-driven environment. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and analytical skills, along with the ability to adapt within a fast-paced start-up culture. Successful candidates will contribute to process improvements and will be integral in maintaining accurate records and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining Parallel’s Accounting function: providing foundational support across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in an early stage start-up, is a critical thinker, possesses excellent analytical skills, and has a deep understanding of accounting and finance. This role is ideal for someone who is willing to learn and grow with a mission-oriented company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes including journal entries and reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Help ensure accurate and timely customer billing
• Review expense reports and credit card transactions
• Perform cash and bank account reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits with documentation
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings and compliance
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and financial reporting needs
• Recommend and support process improvements in accounting workflows

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks; familiarity with other softwares a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for Parallel’s mission
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Role is remote, but candidates interested in a hybrid setup in our NYC office is a plus

This role's annual base salary range is competitive, with the added advantage of equity options.

About Us

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated! Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond. To us, this means helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges.

Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion. We provide a variety of services, including:

• Psychological Assessment & Therapy
• Counseling
• Speech-Language Therapy
• Special Education
• And more!

Want to know what it's like working here? Check out our Glassdoor reviews!

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity and inclusion.

This is why we are committed to having and fostering a diverse workforce, including those from historically marginalized groups, and are committed to a work environment where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization in order to build the foundation for different learners and thinkers to thrive.

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