At Aprio, our Outsourced Accounting team partners closely with government contracting clients in the aerospace, defense, and government (ADG) space. We deliver practical, compliant, and value‑driven accounting solutions that help organizations operate efficiently, stay audit‑ready, and make informed business decisions.
This role is ideal for an experienced government contracting accounting professional who enjoys owning client relationships, solving complex accounting challenges, and serving as a trusted advisor — while still staying close to the work.
The Opportunity
You’ll manage end‑to‑end accounting operations for a portfolio of government contracting clients, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery. You’ll also collaborate with CFO Advisors to help clients understand their financial results and plan for growth.
What You’ll Do
- Manage day‑to‑day outsourced accounting services for assigned government contracting clients
- Own project management of accounting deliverables, schedules, and month‑end close
- Oversee and manage audits and reviews (DCAA, CPA, incurred cost submissions, etc.)
- Develop and manage indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, and cost submissions
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including variance and trend analysis
- Identify and resolve accounting, system, and process issues
- Prepare clear, client‑ready summaries of results, forecasts, and improvement opportunities
- Partner with CEOs and leadership teams on financial decision‑making and scenario analysis, in conjunction with CFO Advisors
- Manage work with limited oversight, exercising sound judgment and initiative
- Review and oversee the work of support staff to ensure accuracy and quality
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within government contracting
- Prior experience working for or with government contractors
- Hands‑on experience with Unanet, Costpoint, QuickBooks, or similar job‑cost accounting systems (required)
- Strong command of general ledger accounting, job costing, and GAAP
- Working knowledge of FAR requirements, DCAA compliance, and indirect rate structures
- Experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors
- Proven ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and client‑service skills — able to translate numbers into insights
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to oversee, review, and ensure the quality of work performed by others
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
Why Aprio
- Exposure to a variety of government contracting clients and engagements
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and business owners
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and expertise
- The chance to make a real impact while continuing to grow your advisory skill set
We’re looking for a highly motivated, detail‑driven professional who takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and delivering exceptional client service — and who’s excited to help government contractors succeed.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of hands-on accounting operations experience
- Experience working for or with government contractors
- Experience with Unanet, CostPoint, Quickbooks, or job costing software
- Proficiency with general ledger and GAAP compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
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.
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