Audit Senior - State and Local Government (SLG)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

401k and retirement plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our State & Local Government practice in Shelton, CT, with options for West Hartford or Southern New England offices. The role focuses on planning and leading assurance engagements, servicing clients, and developing teams in a fast-growing practice.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, and CPA-eligibility is preferred.

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.

Skills

Auditing

Client service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About CLA

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.

Your 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.

Requirements

• 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

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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