Experienced Audit Associate

CliftonLarsonAllen; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP in Livingston, NJ is seeking an Experienced Audit Associate to service our Retail clients. You will perform audit engagements, prepare financial statements, and support engagement teams to deliver high-quality assurance services.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, is CPA-eligible, has about 1 year of relevant experience, and is willing to travel to client sites as needed. This in-office role offers opportunities for growth within CLA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA eligibility preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required.

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.

Skills

CPA eligibility

Ability to travel

1 year experience

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 Retail clients. 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 based out of our CLA New York/New Jersey practice. It is an in-office role based out of our Livingston, NJ office.

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 New Jersey is: $70,000.00 - $106,000.00

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