Accounting Senior (CAAS - Higher Education Industry)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior in CAAS for the Higher Education sector, based in Oak Brook, IL, with flexible locations including King of Prussia, Austin, Houston, and Minneapolis. The role emphasizes client service, month-end processing, and project work across multiple campuses and entities.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of accounting/financial experience and a Bachelor's degree. CLA emphasizes wellness, competitive wages, and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of each client’s business and operations; manages multiple clients and accounts daily.
• Leads day-to-day processing of AP, cash disbursements, AR, cash receipts, and payroll postings.
• Coordinates month-end closes and reconciliations; reviews financial statements and GL activity.
• Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and audit work papers as requested by clients.
• Oversees workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts; supervises staff.
• Assists with internal audits, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.

Skills

Client Service

Financial Transactions

Team Oversight

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 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 to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) group supporting our Higher Education Industry based out of our Oak Brook IL, King of Prussia PA, Austin TX, Houston TX, or Minneapolis MN office.

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 Minnesota is: $67,000.00 - $115,000.00

The wage range for this position in Illinois is: $65,100 - $117,000. #LI-NM1 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.

Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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