Audit Associate - State and Local Government

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Brainerd, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC is seeking an Audit Associate to join the State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Brainerd, MN office. You will perform detailed audits, reviews, and related assurance services for local government clients, supporting engagements of varying size and complexity.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services is required.
• CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and regulations affecting financial reporting.
• Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM) required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the detailed audits, reviews, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients.
• Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity, on time and within budget.
• Complete assigned portions of engagements with accuracy within tight time frames.
• Interact with clients to gather information for timely engagement wrap-up.
• Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
• May direct small audits at the two-year level, with supervision.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Audit experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Pfx Fixed Assets

Pfx Engagement

CCH Access Tax

XCM

Job description

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.**What you will need:**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 the position of pay within the range.The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is $55,000 - $95,000.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesClick to learn about your hiring rights.**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.To view a complete list of benefits, click .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 practices. 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 currently seeking an **Audit Associate** to join our **State and Local Government** (SLG) practice in our Brainerd MN office. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.**How you'll** ***create opportunities*** **in this Assurance Senior role:*** Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients.* Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity, on time and within budget, and communicate progress and audit results to supervisors.* Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames.* Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up.* Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports. May begin to direct small audits at the two-year level.* Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery.* Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.* Develop and maintain effective client relationships.* A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.* 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required (completed internship(s) may qualify as related experience)* State and Local Government audit industry experience is a plus.* CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred* General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data required* Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM etc.) required* Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) required**Start your inspired career**When you join CLA, you'll have the opportunity to design your own. 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.