Accounting Associate (CAAS - Real Estate)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) Real Estate Industry team, based out of Chicago or Central Illinois. The role emphasizes accurate client service, processing day-to-day transactions, and coordinating month-end activities within real estate accounting.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, gain exposure to diverse clients, and contribute to timely financial statements while benefiting from a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Accounting and financial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client Service: handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts.
• Day to Day Transactions: process accounts payable, cash disbursements, AR, cash receipts, payroll.
• Month End Processing: complete financial statements and reconciliations.
• Quarterly/Annual Processing: complete sales tax returns and Form 1099s.

Skills

Accounting

Financial 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) supporting our Real Estate Industry team based out of our Chicago or other Central Illinois 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 Illinois is: $53,700 - $97,000.

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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.