Accounting Senior (CAAS - Construction Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for the Construction Industry within our CAAS group in Illinois. You will manage client accounting activities, including AP/AR, month-end close, and financial statement prep, while supervising junior staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and process improvement, with compensation aligned to experience and geography. Located in Illinois, CAAS offers exposure to diverse construction clients.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting or financial experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; related experience may substitute.
• Illinois wage range is provided in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of each client’s business/operations.
• Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable and receivable.
• Reviews and coordinates month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements; analyzes cashflow and allocations.
• Oversees workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts.
• Assists with internal audit, due diligence, and other projects.

Skills

Client service

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end close

Financial statements

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 8,500 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 a Senior Accounting Associate - Construction Industry, to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) group in one of our Illinois offices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Client Service: Develops an understanding of each client's business/organization operations. Competent in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
• Month End Processing: Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations (i.e. prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.) Prepares, understands, and reviews financial statements (basic to complex.) Reviews general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc. Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup.
• Other Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s and preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
• Oversee workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts. Supervise and ensure the efficiency and quality of work produced by Associates and Analysts.
• Special Projects: Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• 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 wage range for this position in Illinois is: $65,100 - $117,000.

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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.