Audit Senior, Professional Services Industry

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our Professional Services Industry team. Based in one of the listed offices (Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Winston-Salem, NC), you will lead audit engagements for professional services clients, manage day-to-day activities, and deliver high-quality financial reporting.

Expected qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years in public accounting, with CPA eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Current 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

• Lead the execution of audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients from planning through final delivery.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources for efficient, high‑quality service.
• Evaluate client accounting processes and operating procedures to enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Assess internal control design/effectiveness and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures with attention to accuracy and professional standards.
• Serve as primary contact for engagement teams and clients, communicating clearly on technical matters.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to address issues and deliver meaningful business insights.

Skills

CPA eligibility

Public accounting

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

## Audit Senior, Professional Services IndustryApply: Atlanta, GA: Nashville, TN: Connection Center-Charlotte,NC: Winston-Salem, NC: Raleigh, NC: Full time: Posted Today: R18192CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where **our purpose is to** ***create opportunities*** every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is looking for an **Audit & Assurance Senior** to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. Based in one of our offices in **Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Winston-Salem, NC**, you'll work directly with professional services clients, supporting audit and assurance engagements while developing specialized industry knowledge. This unique opportunity allows you to build technical expertise, strengthen client relationships, and gain hands-on experience that will help accelerate your professional growth and career advancement.How you’ll *create opportunities* in this **Audit** **Senior** role:* Lead the execution of audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, managing day-to-day activities from planning and fieldwork through financial statement preparation and final delivery.* Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient execution, high-quality service, and a seamless client experience.* Evaluate client accounting processes and operating procedures, identifying opportunities to enhance controls, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.* Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, providing insights and recommendations to support strong financial reporting and compliance practices.* Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and required communications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.* Serve as a primary point of contact for engagement teams and clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and the clear presentation of technical accounting and audit matters.* Collaborate closely with firm leadership and client stakeholders to address emerging issues, communicate engagement progress, and deliver meaningful business insights and recommendations.**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.* 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.