Audit Associate - State & Local Government Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government practice in Southern New England offices. You will perform audit work, support client engagements, and help prepare financial statements while coordinating with supervisors and managers.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 1 year of experience preferred. CPA-eligibility is a plus. Massachusetts compensation ranges from $65,000 to $106,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior internship(s) may be acceptable).
• SLG 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.

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.

Skills

Auditing

Client communication

Education

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

CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam

Tools

Pfx Fixed Assets

Pfx Engagement

CCH Access Tax

XCM

MS Office

Job description

CLA is seeking an Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government practice in Southern New England offices. You will perform audit work, support client engagements, and help prepare financial statements while coordinating with supervisors and managers.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 1 year of experience preferred. CPA-eligibility is a plus. Massachusetts compensation ranges from $65,000 to $106,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.