Audit Associate State and Local Government

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in Houston is seeking an Audit Associate to join the State and Local Government practice. The role involves performing audit work, reviews, and related assurance services for government clients, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 1 year of relevant experience and CPA eligibility preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of accounting standards are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required (internships may qualify).
• State and Local Government audit experience is a plus.
• CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations impacting financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform detail work of 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 and timeliness.
• Interact with clients to gather information for timely wrap-up of engagements.
• Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
• May direct small audits at the two-year level.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships.

Skills

Accounting principles

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

CPA eligible or CPA candidate

Tools

Pfx Fixed Assets

Pfx Engagement

CCH Access Tax

XCM

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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 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 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 Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Houston 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.

What you will need

• 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.

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.

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.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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