Accounting Associate - CAAS Construction

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Minneapolis, MN, seeks an Associate to join our CAAS (Construction Industry) team. The role supports client service through sound accounting and financial processing.

The position emphasizes day-to-day transactions, month-end close, and tax-related tasks within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture. A Bachelor's degree is required, with accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Accounting and financial processing experience preferred.
• Ability to handle client transactions and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable, cash disbursements, AR, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Complete month-end processing and account reconciliations.
• Complete sales tax returns and Form 1099s for clients.
• Support quarterly/annual processing tasks as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

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 Associate to join our CAAS (Construction Industry) team based out of our Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis is: $53,700 - $93,000.

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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.