Assurance Associate - Winter 2027 - Northeast WI

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Assurance Associate for our Green Bay and Sheboygan locations. The role focuses on assisting with audits and related assurance services for local government and not-for-profit clients.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in accounting or finance and are pursuing CPA credentials. You will gain experience with financial statements, disclosures, Form 990, and client communications while traveling to engagements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Credit requirements to sit CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and travel to client sites.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits, reviews, and assurance services for local government and not-for-profit clients.
• Prepare financial statements, disclosures and other required reports.
• Prepare Form 990 for not-for-profit clients.
• Gains experience with procedures, workpapers, and systems.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget.
• Communicate progress with clients and CLA team members.

Skills

Audit support

Financial statement prep

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

General accounting software

Job description

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values - curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one's actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Green Bay and Sheboygan locations are seeking Assurance Associates.

Come and see for yourself!

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with the detail work of audits, reviews and other assurance services for local government and not-for-profit clients.
• Prepares financial statements, related disclosures and other required reports.
• Prepares Form 990 returns for not-for-profit clients.
• Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

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.