Accounting Associate, Aerospace, Defense, and Government

Overview

This role supports government contracting clients within the Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) practice of an accounting and advisory firm with U.S. and international locations. The Outsourced Accounting Associate position focuses on day-to-day accounting operations while building foundational experience in government contract accounting.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 2–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting, outsourced accounting, or industry experience preferred)
• Degree in Accounting required
• Experience working for or with government contractors required
• Foundational understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Unanet, Costpoint, and/or QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Familiarity with government contracting concepts (FAR, indirect rates, job costing) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $32.07 - $41.25 an hour
• 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

Location

This position is part of a firm with 40 U.S. office locations and international office locations. (Specific work location not stated.)

Application Information

• The application window is anticipated to close on July 8th and may be extended as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.