Accountant

Overview

What You'll Be Doing

• Independently perform day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with Parsons policies and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Maintain the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines
• Analyze account balances, investigate variances, and resolve accounting discrepancies or irregularities
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
• Ensure compliance with established accounting procedures, internal controls, and corporate policies
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to internal stakeholders as required
• Participate in the improvement and implementation of accounting processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, practices, and standards
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements in accounting or reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
• 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!
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