Senior Accounting Associate – Aerospace, Defense, Government

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Senior Accounting Associate at a top 20 CPA and advisory firm helping clients maximize opportunities. Collaborating with dynamic team in Client Accounting Services area.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP accounting, financial statement preparation, and client invoicing, while effectively utilizing cloud-based accounting software. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing multiple client relationships and ensuring timely project updates.

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GAAP AccountingCostPoint ExperienceQuickBooks ProficiencyExcel ProficiencyClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationBalance Sheet Account ReconciliationClient Invoicing OversightMonthly Close Entries PreparationPayroll AccrualsLiability AccrualsAnalytical Worksheet Preparation

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based Accounting SoftwareMS TeamsCostPointQuickBooksUnanet

Certifications & Qualifications

4 Year Accounting Degree

Industry Keywords

Federal Contractor Billing RequirementsOutsourced Accounting ServicesTax AccountingAudit Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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