Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Aprio • Full-time • Remote (Columbia, MD, US) • $60k - $75k / year • 3w ago

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Aerospace, Defense, and Government team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Associate to join their dynamic team.

Join a group of former business owners and executives with real-world experience in growing and selling businesses. We apply innovative and proven methods to increase the value of our clients’ organizations in a cost-effective manner. We provide our clients with the level of care, energy, and commitment required to meet their business objectives and maximize their market value.

Position Responsibilities:

Process accounts payable from invoice entry through check-cutting
A/R - billing of customer invoices and collection of customer payments
Job Costing for government contracts
Daily accounting for all cash deposits
Monthly Bank Reconciliations
Process payroll and entering payroll journal entry and update vacation balances
General ledger account reconciliations
Assist with preparing financials and updating forecast schedules
Closing Process/Cycle
Mastering budgeting and forecasting process including identifying areas of concern (e.g. indirect tab; variances)
Financial Reporting, as needed
Working knowledge of indirect rates and basic pricing skills
Organize and maintain all vendor and accounting records
Prepare and update spreadsheets weekly
Research items; handle inquiries and information requests
Monitors cash flow in accordance with client needs
Responsible for meeting deliverables and client satisfaction for assigned clients
Support assigned clients with cost-effective, accurate, and compliant accounting services
Assist with training of Junior Accountants, as needed

Qualifications:

Experience working for or with government contractors and Unanet, CostPoint, and/or Quickbooks is required.
We seek a results-oriented, energetic person with superior accounting skills.
4-6 years of progressive accounting experience required; proficiency with general ledger, job costing, GAAP compliance a must
Highly organized. Tedious about record-keeping, file organization, etc.
Able to handle competing deliverables with various levels of complexity
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Extremely computer literate, strong MS Excel, MS Word skills are a must
Understanding of Government contracting including Familiarity with the FAR and indirect rate structures
Motivated – A self-starter with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and take initiative
Strong working knowledge of accounting software, as required
Overall, candidates must be highly accurate, have superior written and oral communication skills, and be extremely organized. We value our clients and this individual must offer great customer service.

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

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.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.