Accounting Associate (CAAS - Real Estate Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS Real Estate Industry team based out of Oak Brook IL or Chicago IL. This role supports client service, day-to-day transactions, month-end processing, and quarterly/annual processing alongside senior team members.

Ideal candidates have accounting/financial experience and a Bachelor’s degree. CLA emphasizes collaboration, growth, and professional development in a culture that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Client Service: 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, reconciliations (bank, credit card, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals).
• Quarterly/Annual Processing: completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms as requested by clients.

Skills

Accounting

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) Real Estate Industry team based out of our Oak Brook IL or Chicago IL 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