Audit Senior — Higher Education, CPA Growth

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm delivering industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. We are hiring an Audit & Assurance Senior to join CLA Northeast's Higher Education team in an in-office role based out of Southern New England locations.

You will execute and manage audit engagements for university clients, review procedures, and contribute to internal control design and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Executing and managing day-to-day audit engagements for university clients from start to finish.
• Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures.
• Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls.
• Preparing financial statements and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters.
• Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm delivering industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. We are hiring an Audit & Assurance Senior to join CLA Northeast's Higher Education team in an in-office role based out of Southern New England locations.

You will execute and manage audit engagements for university clients, review procedures, and contribute to internal control design and implementation.