Audit Associate — State & Local Government Growth

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Associate to join the State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Southern California. You will perform detail audits, assist with financial statements, and support multiple client engagements while ensuring timely delivery and quality service.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 1 year of relevant experience, and CPA eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services.
• State and Local Government audit experience is a plus.
• CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detail work of audits, reviews, and other assurance services.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget.
• Complete assigned portions with accuracy within tight time frames.
• Interact with clients to gather information for timely wrap-up.
• Audit complex areas and prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Audit

Accounting principles

Client communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Pfx Fixed Assets

Pfx Engagement

CCH Access Tax

XCM

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking an Audit Associate to join the State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Southern California. You will perform detail audits, assist with financial statements, and support multiple client engagements while ensuring timely delivery and quality service.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 1 year of relevant experience, and CPA eligibility is preferred.