CAAS - Staff Accountant (State & Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our State and Local Government group in either Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO. The role emphasizes client service, day-to-day accounting, and detailed financial processing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and accounting/financial experience. We offer competitive wages, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for growth within a national firm with local impact.

Qualifications

• Accounting and financial experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Completes month end processing and prepares financial statements.
• Completes quarterly/annual processing including sales tax returns and 1099s.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a 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.

CLA is currently hiring for a Staff Accountant to join our State and Local Government group, based out of either our Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Client Service: Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
• Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

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 wage range for this position in Colorado is: $60,000.00 - $99,000.00

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.