Outsourced Accounting Associate - Government Contracting

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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.

Aprio is a forward‑thinking advisory and accounting firm that helps organizations grow, scale, and succeed. Within our Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) practice, we partner with government contractors to deliver accurate, compliant, and reliable accounting support that helps clients focus on their mission.

As an Outsourced Accounting Associate, you’ll support government contracting clients while learning from experienced accountants, former business owners, and industry specialists. This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in government contract accounting while gaining exposure to multiple clients and industries.

As a member of Aprio’s ADG Outsourced Accounting team, you’ll support day‑to‑day accounting operations for government contracting clients, working closely with senior team members and managers.

Responsibilities include:

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

2–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting, outsourced accounting, or industry experience preferred)

Experience working for or with government contractors preferred

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

Hands‑on experience supporting real government contracting clients
Coaching and mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
Exposure to multiple clients, systems, and accounting scenarios
A collaborative, supportive culture that values learning and development

We’re looking for a motivated early‑career professional who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and providing excellent service — and who’s excited to grow their accounting career at Aprio.