Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Summary

Aprio is a progressive accounting and advisory firm serving fast-growing industries, including aerospace, defense, and government contracting. The Accounting Associate will support day-to-day outsourced accounting operations for government contracting clients, including payables, receivables, job costing, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, and client inquiries.

Responsibilities

• 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 deposits
• Prepare 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

Skills

• 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
• Foundational understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• 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
• Exposure to Unanet, Costpoint, and/or QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Familiarity with government contracting concepts (FAR, indirect rates, job costing) is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Foundational understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to Unanet, Costpoint, and/or QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Familiarity with government contracting concepts (FAR, indirect rates, job costing) is a plus

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
• 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
• Growth opportunities in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement