Aprio

Senior Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Aprio$90K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, DC
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 Year Accounting degree required
  • 2-4 Years experience in Accounting
  • Experience with QuickBooks and/or Unanet preferred
  • Superior time management and organization skills
  • Proficient in the use of Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to provide top quality customer service

Responsibilities

  • Establish and foster positive relationships with clients
  • Ensure timely communication as to project status both internally and externally
  • Work as part of a team to provide outsourced accounting services for multiple clients
  • Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and GAAP-based financial statement packages
  • Oversee client invoicing with an understanding of billing requirements for federal contractors
  • Collaborate with tax and audit associates to maintain accurate GAAP and tax accounting
  • Become proficient in cloud-based accounting software systems

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 for primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support with cash incentive upon completion
  • Discretionary incentive compensation based on performance
  • Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
  • Top rated wellness program
Full Job Description
Join Aprio's Outsourced Accounting team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team.

Working in a highly experienced, high quality, collegial team of accounting professionals, the Senior Accounting Associate will lead the monthly close process for a set of clients in the Government Contracting sector. This position involves training and overseeing the work of Staff Accountants while completing the most technically complex tasks on the engagement and working with the engagement manager to provide superior customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate or public accountant who wants a highly rewarding position that works with various companies helping them move their business forward.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Establish and foster positive relationships with clients.
  • Ensure timely communication as to project status both internally and externally.
  • Work as part of a team to provide outsourced accounting services for multiple clients.
  • Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, GAAP based financial statement packages and supporting analytical worksheets
  • Preparation and oversight of client invoicing. Must have a comprehensive understanding of billing requirements for federal contractors.
  • Work closely with tax and audit associates to ensure GAAP accounting and tax accounting is accurate.
  • Become technically proficient in several cloud-based accounting software systems.
  • Prepare and review monthly close entries including payroll, fringe, prepaid and liability accruals.
  • Work independently in a highly flexible, remote model utilizing MS Teams


Qualifications:

  • 4 Year Accounting degree required
  • 2-4 Years experience in Accounting
  • Experience with QuickBooks and/or Unanet preferred
  • Superior time management and organization skills
  • Proficient in the use of Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a highly flexible, remote model utilizing MS Teams
  • Desire to provide top quality customer service


$90,000 - $125,000 a year

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.

The application window is anticipated to close on October 13th and may be extended as needed.

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.

About Aprio

Aprio is an accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The firm has a global presence with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Aprio is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients and has been recognized for its expertise in areas such as tax planning, audit and assurance, and business consulting. The firm is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. Aprio is dedicated to giving back to the community and has been recognized for its contributions to various charitable organizations.
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