Experienced Audit Associate - Construction

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Experienced Audit Associate to join our Construction practice in California. You will perform a wide range of audit procedures, audit complex areas, prepare financial statements, and support client needs while helping the team resolve accounting challenges.

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, CPA exam eligibility is preferred, and one year of audit experience is desired. Exposure to tax work is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam (preferred).
• One year of relevant audit experience preferred.
• College graduate or demonstrated success as an entry-level accountant with an exposure to financial statement preparation, audits, and reviews.
• Exposure to tax work a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
• Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Develop and train interns to help them build inspired careers.
• Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
• Perform analytical reviews on financial accounts and identify trends.

Skills

Audit experience

CPA exam eligibility

Accounting/Finance degree

Financial statement prep

Tax exposure

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 growing Construction practice.

As an Experienced Audit Associate, you will:

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
• Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers.
• Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
• Perform analytical reviews on financial accounts and identify trends.

What you will need:

• You have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• One year of relevant audit experience preferred.
• College graduate or demonstrated success as an entry-level accountant with an exposure to financial statement preparation, audits, and reviews.
• You can demonstrate that you’ve excelled as an entry-level accountant or intern and have been exposed to financial statement preparation and audits.
• Exposure to tax work a plus.

You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals. You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing people. You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.

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 California is $65,000.00 - $110,000.00 #LI-MM1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights.

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. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

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. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

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. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. 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]