[Remote] Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aprio is a top 20 CPA and advisory firm with a commitment to helping organizations grow and succeed. They are seeking an Accounting Associate to support government contracting clients by managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
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
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
Company Overview
Company H1B Sponsorship