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.
What You'll Do
- 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
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:
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Why Aprio
- 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.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
