Accounting Associate (CAAS - Agribusiness, Food & Beverage Industry)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS Agribusiness, Food and Beverage team. Office locations include Madison WI, plus others, with responsibility for day-to-day accounting tasks and client service.

We value experience in accounting, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage multiple clients and complex reconciliations. Compensation details vary by geography and experience, reflecting CLA’s commitment to growth and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Completes financial statements and reconciliations including bank and credit card, prepaids, AR, fixed assets, accruals.
• Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
CLA is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) Agribusiness, Food and Beverage Industry team based out of our Salinas CA, Minneapolis MN, Austin MN, Madison WI, or Rochester MN office.

Job Responsibilities

• Client Service: Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
• Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Job Requirements

• Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $55,000.00 - $95,000.00

The compensation range for this position in California is: $63,200 -$108,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.