Audit Senior Associate

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

CLA, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an Audit Senior in the United States to lead day-to-day audit engagements for construction clients from start to finish. Responsibilities include budgeting, planning, fieldwork, and directing staff to complete financial statements and disclosures.

The in-office role is based in St. Louis or Kansas City with opportunities to grow within CLA’s public accounting practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• 2 years of public accounting audit experience required, with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Executing and managing day-to-day activities of audit engagements from start to finish, including budgeting and planning.
• Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures.
• Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls.
• Preparing financial statements and related disclosures.
• Communicating technical matters to staff, management, and clients.

Skills

Audit execution

Budget management

Staff supervision

Client communication

Education

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

Job description

#LI-TB1 Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].

What you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Senior role:

Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with our construction clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management.

This is an in-office position based out of either our St. Louis or Kansas City offices.

This is a unique opportunity for you to gain specialized skillset in a niche area of expertise that will accelerate your career.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• 2 years of public accounting audit experience required, with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations is required.
• Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

Wellness at CLA

• 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.
• We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

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 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit our website.

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

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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.