Accounting Assistant
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Accounting Assistant (Hourly)
Location: US - Remote (Any Location)
Remote Type: Remote
Time Type: Full time
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 Senior Accounting Assistant to join our team! In this role you will get to a variety of advanced clerical tasks within an accounting section of the Finance Department.
What Youll Be Doing:
Processing fixed assets activity
Processing sales/use tax returns
Completing account reconciliations
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 sub-jobs 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.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills Youll Bring:
Associates Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business (or equivalent) and typically 1+ years of related work experience, or High School diploma and typically 3+ years related experience within an accounting or related 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, and possess a working knowledge of Accounting processes.
Required to go into the office a min of 1 day a week.
US Person
This is a hybrid position requiring at least one day a week in the office.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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, were providing tomorrows solutions today.Salary Range: $19.86 - $34.76We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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