Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Parallels has an immediate vacancy for this role.

The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of Parallels – a multi-entity, multi-currency organization. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple legal entities, processing accounting transactions, performing account reconciliations and assisting with the month-end and year-end closing activities. Working under the guidance of the Director of Accounting, this role is pivotal in supporting the team across multiple functions, from AR/AP to General Ledger and Budget reviews. The role also supports the management of global facilities and office premises, including related lease, vendor, and cost administration.

The top creative and technical minds could work anywhere. So why are so many of them choosing Parallels? Here are three reasons:

1. This is the moment. It’s an exciting time at Parallels, with strong leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us.
2. We want you to be you. Too often, companies tell you about their culture and then expect you to fit it. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got.
3. It’s your world. We know you have a life. We want to be part of it, but not all of it. At Parallels, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.

Sounds good so far? Awesome. Let’s talk more about the Junior Accountant role and see if we’re destined to be together.

What You Will Do

1. General Accounting and Financial Close 

• Prepare and record routine journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset entries, and other accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate legal entity, general ledger account, cost center, and accounting period.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and prepare proposed adjustments or reclassifications for review and approval, as required.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including the preparation and maintenance of prepayment and fixed asset schedules.
• Assist with bank and intercompany reconciliations, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure that journal entries and reconciliations are supported by appropriate documentation.

1. AR and AP Support 

• Support AP and AR activities, including invoice accuracy review, payment tracking, and customer or vendor reconciliations
• Help monitor overdue customer balances and follow up on payment status with relevant internal teams or customers, as appropriate.
• Assist with domestic and international payment processing in accordance with established approval procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with expense claim reviews and new employee record creation in Concur; investigate discrepancies during the claim uploads into NetSuite.
• Receive, check, code, and post supplier invoices; follow up on missing approvals or supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor invoice reconciliation, customer billing issues, and another topics that need assistance.
• Help prepare financial reports and provide accurate documentation for internal reporting and management requests.

1. Reporting and Business Support 

• Support VAT and other tax-related reporting by preparing data and documentation for review by senior colleagues or external advisers.
• Contribute to budget tracking and variance analysis by collecting and checking financial data.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering, reconciling, and providing supporting information from relevant financial systems. 
• Respond to routine accounting and finance inquiries from business units and other internal stakeholders, escalating complex matters to the appropriate Accounting Team member.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of accounting procedures and working instructions.
• Perform other accounting-related duties appropriate to the role and level of experience

1. Facilities and Office Premises Management

• Support the management of global facilities and office premises, including coordination with landlords, property managers, and service providers across locations.
• Assist with lease, utilities, maintenance, and facility-related invoice processing, ensuring costs are coded to the correct legal entity, cost center, and accounting period.
• Maintain records of lease agreements, office-related contracts, and supporting documentation; track renewal dates and payment schedules.
• Support budget tracking for facilities and office expenses, and prepare data for review by senior colleagues.

What You Bring

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Good numerical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to work.
• Willingness to learn accounting systems, Excel, and internal finance procedures.
• Reliable organisation skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Discretion when handling confidential financial and business information.

US:

• We have millions of users and decades of innovation under our belts. 
• We offer a fully remote workspace. 
• Hours are flexible, too! You’ve worked hard to build your life, and we don’t want you to give it up for work. 
• Our team is growing fast, and there’s a ton of energy and a lot of really smart, motivated, fun people ready to welcome you in. 

What are you waiting for? Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.

(FYI, we’re lucky to have a lot of interest and we so appreciate your application, though please note that we’ll only contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.) 

About Parallels

Parallels is a top VDI/EUC product helping businesses since 1999. Whether it’s desktop or cloud, on-prem or hybrid, Parallels has a solution to help your company optimize the speed and security of your work environment at an affordable price.

It is our policy and practice to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.   

Parallels is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation that are required. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request as required by Federal and Provincial regulations and Company Policy. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential. 

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