Audit Associate, State & Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Southern New England offices. You will perform audit work for government clients, support engagements, and help ensure timely wrap-ups.

You’ll collaborate with managers to deliver high-quality assurance services, build client relationships, and develop professional skills within a growing SLG team. The role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred (internships may be acceptable).
• CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and regulations impacting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA eligible to sit for CPA exam

Tools

MS Office

Pfx Fixed Assets

Pfx Engagement

CCH Access Tax

XCM

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Southern New England offices. You will perform audit work for government clients, support engagements, and help ensure timely wrap-ups.

You’ll collaborate with managers to deliver high-quality assurance services, build client relationships, and develop professional skills within a growing SLG team. The role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in Massachusetts.