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Parsons Corporation Accounting Support Assistant in Centreville, Virginia
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Accounting Assistant to join our team! At this level, the Accounting Assistant works under general supervision in completing a broad scope of routine accounting tasks and is capable of completing some nonroutine assignments. In this role, you will complete a variety of advanced clerical tasks within an accounting section of the Finance Department. You may also function as a paraprofessional who may be assigned to one of the following areas: accounts payable, client billing and receivables, payroll, and/or general accounting functions.
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 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.
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.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$21.44 - $37.55
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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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!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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