Accounting Assistant - Remote

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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.

Salary Range: $19.86 - $34.76

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, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

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—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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