CAAS - Staff Accountant (State & Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

CLA, a national professional services firm, is hiring a Staff Accountant in the State and Local Government group, based in either Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on client service, day-to-day accounting, and month-end processing within a collaborative environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with accounting/financial experience preferred. CLA emphasizes wellness and competitive wages, with a wage range of $60,000 to $99,000 in Colorado, and provides

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Completes financial statements and account reconciliations (bank & credit card, prepaids, AR, fixed assets, AP, accruals) and other complex reconciliations.
• Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms as requested by clients.

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.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit our website.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. CLA's Privacy Policy CLA's privacy policy is available to be viewed on our website.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Start your inspired career

When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career.

Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles, it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

Wellness at CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.