Outsourced Accounting Associate - Government Contracting

About the role

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm with 40 U.S. office locations and over 3,200 team members. We specialize in helping organizations grow, scale, and succeed, particularly in aerospace, defense, and government sectors. We are seeking an Associate to join our dynamic Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) Outsourced Accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable processing, from invoice entry through check runs
• Support accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and payment tracking
• Aid in job costing for government contracts
• Record daily cash activity and deposits
• Prepare monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Aid in payroll processing, payroll journal entries, and vacation balance updates
• Maintain organized vendor files, accounting records, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and update recurring spreadsheets and tracking reports
• Research accounting questions and assist with responding to client inquiries
• Support timely, accurate deliverables and a positive client experience

Requirements

• 2–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting, outsourced accounting, or industry experience preferred)
• Experience working for or with government contractors preferred
• Exposure to Unanet, Costpoint, and/or QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Foundational understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with government contracting concepts (FAR, indirect rates, job costing) is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Clear, professional communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a client-facing environment

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Exposure to Unanet, Costpoint, and/or QuickBooks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Clear, professional communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a client-facing environment

Skills

• Accounting software proficiency (Unanet, Costpoint, QuickBooks)
• Government contracting knowledge (FAR, indirect rates, job costing)
• Organizational and attention to detail skills
• Communication and customer service skills
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

Pay

$68,000 - $78,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time position