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Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Aprio· Client Accounting Services – Aerospace Defense & Government CAS
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Hybrid (Washington, DC), Hybrid (Rockville, MD)$32.07/hr - $41.25/hrFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Outsourced Accounting Associate for government contracting clients within Aprio’s Aerospace, Defense & Government practice, supporting day-to-day accounting operations and gaining experience across multiple government contractors.

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

Qualifications

  • 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‑facing environment

Skills

Required:Accounts payableAccounts receivableJob costingGeneral ledgerMonth-end close

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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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