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.CLA is currently seeking an **Experienced Audit Associate** to join our **Albuquerque, NM or Phoenix/Tucson, AZ** offices.**As an Audit Associate, you will:*** Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients.* Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.* Help build detailed reports on audit findings.* Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity, on time and within budget, and communicate progress and audit results to supervisors.* Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames.* Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up.* Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.**What you will need:*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.* 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable).* Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.* You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.