Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Aprio’s Aerospace, Defense, and Government team is looking for an Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team.

What You’ll Do

As a member of Aprio’s ADG Outsourced Accounting team, you’ll support day‑to‑day accounting operations for government contracting clients, working closely with senior team members and managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with accounts payable processing, from invoice entry through check runs
• Support accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and payment tracking
• Assist with job costing for government contracts
• Record daily cash activity and depositsPrepare monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Assist with payroll processing, payroll journal entries, and vacation balance updates
• Support general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Assist with month‑end close activities
• Help prepare financial reports, schedules, and forecasts, as needed
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting, outsourced accounting, or industry experience preferred)
• Degree in Accounting required
• Experience working for or with government contractors required
• 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‑facigenvironment

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• 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
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high‑growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty‑one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team‑member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high‑energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.