Parsons Commercial Technology Group Inc. Newark , NJ 07101
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description:
The Principal Accountant is responsible for recording and reporting financial data, providing support to the GDC management team, accurately recording, and reporting general ledger activity. The Principal Accountant reports directly to the Director of General Ledger and Financial Reporting.
What You'll Be Doing:
Maintain the general ledger accounting
Prepare reconciliations of accounts
Prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and review data for accuracy
Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations
Reconcile bank account and investment statements
Prepare monthly expense and revenue accruals as necessary in accordance with GAAP
Assist with Balance Sheet preparation and Monthly Account reconciliations
Maintain and update Fixed Assets spreadsheet
Review cash deposits and prepare cash receipt journal entries
File and maintain all journal entries for internal and audit purpose.
Distribute monthly financials
Assist in automating processes and procedures
Assist with financial audits
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of General Ledger and Financial Reporting
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Possess 10+ years of general ledger experience. Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred.
Must be detail oriented.
Proficient with Microsoft office programs
Experience with Oracle accounting applications
Must possess analytical skills and evaluation techniques
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with complex rail transit projects
Staff management skills
Strategic planning skills
Experience with performance improvement initiatives
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:
$96,400.00 - $168,700.00
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!
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!
Parsons Commercial Technology Group Inc.