Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Aprio's Outsourced Accounting team as a Senior Accountant and contribute to the success of clients in the Government Contracting sector. You will lead the monthly close process, train and supervise Staff Accountants, and handle complex tasks. This role requires a strong accounting background, experience in government contracting, and proficiency in various software systems. Aprio offers a highly flexible, remote work model and a collaborative team environment. The company provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Aprio fosters a positive culture with growth opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• 4 Year Accounting degree required
• 2-4 Years' experience in Accounting in the government contracting industry
• Superior time management and organization skills
• Proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• 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

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, and review the work of junior staff
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with QuickBooks, Unanet, and/or CostPoint 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