Staff Accountant

This role is with a direct client of Aprio Talent Solutions.****This is a junior level position****Role Title: Staff AccountantLocation: 100% Remote (Company is based on the East Coast so EST time zone is preferred)***Must be US based with EST time zone preferred***Employment Type: Full-Time / PermanentClient Industry: GovConCompensation: ***Up to $62,000 w/ benefits / Up to $70,000 without benefits***(Benefits would include a full package of health insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays)Summary:Our client, a government contracting firm, is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and month-end close in a fully remote capacity. This role serves as a key operational resource to the VP of Finance, owning transactional accounting and GL maintenance with a strong emphasis on QuickBooks Online. It's a strong fit for an accountant who wants real ownership of the close process and exposure to government contract accounting without the layers of a large corporate environment.Why It's Worth Your TimeWork directly alongside the VP of Finance with day-to-day visibility and impact on the accounting function.Gain or deepen exposure to government contract accounting, FAR compliance, and WAWF billing workflows.Step into a role with genuine ownership — not a support seat buried in a large team.What You'll OwnExecute month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in QuickBooks Online.Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and day-to-day transactional accounting.Prepare and upload invoices into Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for government contract billing.Ensure accounting records are accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready.Support system cleanup, process improvements, and integration efforts alongside finance leadership and external consultants.Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and analysis.Must-Haves2 years of accounting experience with direct involvement in month-end close.Hands-on QuickBooks Online proficiency in a live business environment.Strong working knowledge of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GAAP.Experience processing AP, AR, and transactional accounting independently.Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight in a remote setting.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Nice to HaveGovernment contracting or GovCon accounting exposure.Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) or similar government billing platforms.Familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards.Experience in union or SCA-related accounting environments.Exposure to expense management tools such as Brex or similar platforms.