Experienced Audit Associate

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP seeks an Experienced Audit Associate to join our Albuquerque, NM or Phoenix/Tucson, AZ offices. You will perform audit work, analyze data, and report findings while supporting multiple client engagements with timely wrap-up and clear communication with supervisors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, with 1 year of relevant experience preferred and CPA exam eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior internship(s) may be acceptable).
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audit

Data analysis

Client communication

Financial reporting

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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