Senior Accounting Associate – Client Accounting & Advisory Services

United States·RockvilleFull Timesenior

OtherAccounting Associate

1 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

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,

Technical Tools

OtherAccounting Associate

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 Client Accounting Services 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.

Serve as a key member of the Client Accounting & Advisory Services team, providing accounting, financial reporting, and advisory support to clients across the professional services sector, including real estate, healthcare, legal, and renewable energy organizations.

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to clients.

Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Act as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and exceptional client service.

Collaborate closely with U.S.-based and offshore team members to coordinate workflows, manage priorities, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Review work prepared by associates and offshore accounting professionals, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and technical guidance.

Support client onboarding, accounting clean-up projects, process improvements, and implementation of best practices.

Utilize and optimize accounting technology platforms including QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, Ramp, payroll systems, and other cloud-based applications.

Assist clients with financial analysis, KPI reporting, budgeting support, cash flow monitoring, and business performance insights.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance the client experience through technology and automation.

Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits, tax engagements, and other client reporting requirements.

Maintain organized workpapers and ensure compliance with firm standards, accounting principles, and internal quality expectations.

Participate in team training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of accounting experience within public accounting, client accounting services, outsourced accounting, or a combination of public and industry experience.
Prior public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements for multiple clients or entities.
Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Xero required.
Experience with Bill.com, Ramp, and payroll systems strongly preferred.
Experience with NetSuite and/or Sage Intacct is a plus.
Strong understanding of month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to work directly with clients.
Experience collaborating with offshore teams and leveraging distributed resources is highly preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative culture.
Ability to identify issues, think critically, and develop practical solutions for clients.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and technology adoption.
Industry experience in professional services, including real estate, healthcare, legal, renewable energy, or related sectors is a plus.

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.