Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining Parallel’s Accounting function: providing foundational support across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in an early stage start-up, is a critical thinker, possesses excellent analytical skills, and has a deep understanding of accounting and finance. This role is ideal for someone who is willing to learn and grow with a mission-oriented company. Key Responsibilities include assisting with monthly and quarterly close processes including journal entries and reconciliations, processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and helping ensure accurate and timely customer billing. Also includes reviewing expense reports and credit card transactions, performing cash and bank account reconciliations, and supporting internal and external audits with documentation. The candidate will assist with federal, state, and local tax filings and compliance, contribute to ad hoc projects and financial reporting needs and recommend and support process improvements in accounting workflows.