Audit Senior - State and Local Government (SLG)

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

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our State & Local Government practice in Massachusetts. This role focuses on planning and leading government audits, building client relationships, and delivering high-quality assurance work for 2,100+ government agencies nationwide while collaborating with senior leadership.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and CPA exam eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• State and Local Government (SLG) industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute Assurance engagements to provide excellent client service.
• Working closely with clients and decision makers while performing a wide range of assurance procedures.
• Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and developments.
• Schedule, delegate, and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

CLA 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 practices. 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.

CLA is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our growing State & Local Government (SLG) practice in Shelton, West Hartford or our Southern New England offices. Government audit experience is preferred, but professionals with experience in other regulated industries are encouraged to apply. Our SLG practice includes 600+ professionals serving more than 2,100 government agencies nationwide, making it one of CLA's fastest-growing practice areas.

How you'll create opportunities in this Assurance Senior role:

• Plan, lead, and execute Assurance engagements to provide excellent client service.

• Working closely with clients and decision makers while performing a wide range of assurance procedures.

• Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.

• Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and developments.

• Schedule, delegate, and train team members to help them build inspired careers.

• 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.

What you will need:

• 2 years of relevant experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.

• State and Local Government (SLG) industry experience is a plus.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $86,000 - $141,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, 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.

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