Accounting Assistant - Remote

Parsons Corporation•USA CO (Virtual Office), CO

1d•$20 - $35•Remote

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform a variety of advanced clerical tasks within an accounting section of the Finance Department. The role receives accounting information from internal and external sources, audits invoices, matches supporting documentation with accounting records, and verifies the accuracy and legitimacy of accounts and subjobs charged. It processes financial records and prepares journals, registers, ledgers, budgets, tax reports, and client invoices. The Accounting Assistant also maintains financial records and computerized tracking databases, enters information into an accounting system, prepares information for other departments, clients, or suppliers, performs reconciliations and proofs, answers inquiries, and prepares standard analyses. The position provides guidance to lower-level Accounting support personnel and performs other related responsibilities as appropriate. It is part of Parsons’ Corporate team and has no security-clearance requirement.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field, with related work experience preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma and 5 or more years of relevant experience within an accounting unit.
Basic PC skills, including MS Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Working knowledge of accounting processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cost Point, Concur, and Ariba.

Responsibilities

Receive accounting information from internal and external sources, including Finance Department sections, other departments or divisions, Parsons companies, suppliers, and clients.
Audit invoices for appropriate supporting documentation.
Match information and documentation with accounting records and verify the accuracy and legitimacy of accounts and subjobs charged.
Process financial records and prepare journals, registers, ledgers, budgets, tax reports, and client invoices.
Maintain standard accounting and financial records.
Enter information into a computerized accounting system.
Prepare information for use by other departments, clients, and suppliers.
Perform financial reconciliations and/or proofs.
Answer inquiries and prepare standard analyses.
Maintain computerized databases for tracking and informational purposes.
Provide guidance to lower-level Accounting support personnel.
Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.