Senior Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Aprio ‚Ä¢ Rockville, MD ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $90,000–$125,000 / year

Posted on Sat, Jul 25, 2026

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 Outsourced Accounting 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. Working in a highly experienced, high quality, collegial team of accounting professionals, the Senior Accountant will lead the monthly close process for a set of clients in the Government Contracting sector. This position involves training and overseeing the work of Staff Accountants while completing the most technically complex tasks on the engagement and working with the engagement manager to provide superior customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate or public accountant who wants a highly rewarding position that works with various companies helping them move their business forward.

Position 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

Qualifications:

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

$90,000 - $125,000 a yearThe salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. 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.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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