[Remote] Senior Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aprio is a top 20 CPA and advisory firm with a global presence and over 3,200 team members. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join their Outsourced Accounting team, responsible for leading the monthly close process for clients in the Government Contracting sector while providing superior customer service and overseeing staff accountants.

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

Skills

• 4 Year Accounting degree required
• 2-4 Years experience in Accounting
• 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
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or Unanet preferred

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 – 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

Company Overview

Aprio is a premier business advisory and certified public accounting firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. It was founded in 1952, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.aprio.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Aprio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.