Experienced Audit Associate

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA is hiring an Experienced Audit Associate to service Higher Education clients in New England. You will perform significant audit and other assurance engagements, build relationships, and ensure close personal attention to client needs. This is an in-office role based out of Massachusetts or Rhode Island offices.

We seek individuals with a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and CPA eligibility, plus about 1 year of professional services experience. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required (internships may qualify).
• Ability to travel to client sites, including overnight travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
• Audit complex areas or transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Schedule, delegate, and review the work of staff.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Keep Manager or Principal informed of engagement status and issues.
• Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information for timely wrap-up.

Skills

Audit procedures

Accounting knowledge

Staff supervision

Client communication

Project delegation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

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 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, LLP is hiring an Experienced Audit Associate to service our Higher Education clients in New England. As an Experienced Audit Associate, you will perform significant audit and other assurance engagements for our clients, build relationships, and assure continued close personal attention to their needs. CLA auditors get the footing they need to step confidently into leadership positions and more specialized practice areas. This position will be an in-office role based out of any one of our Massachusetts or Rhode Island offices.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Experienced Audit Associate role:

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
• Audit complex areas or transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Schedule, delegate, and review the work of staff.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Keep Manager or Principal informed of engagement status and issues.
• Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up.

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.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required (completed internship(s) may qualify as related experience)
• Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

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: $65,000.00 – $106,000.00 #LI-EL1

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.

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.

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 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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.

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.

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