[Hiring] Accounting Assistant @Parsons Corporation

Role 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.

• 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.

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.
• Good communications skills, able to work as part of a team.
• Possess a working knowledge of Accounting processes.

Requirements

• Experience with Cost Point, Concur and Ariba.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Company Description

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.