Higher Education Audit Senior - CPA-Eligible, In-Office

CliftonLarsonAllen; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Northeast Higher Education team is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior for an in-office role in the Southern New England area. You will lead university audit engagements, manage staff, budgets, and ensure accurate financial statement disclosures.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA eligibility or pursuit, 2+ years of public accounting, and travel to client sites. This is a high-growth environment within a top-tier professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations is required.
• Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Executing and managing day-to-day activities of audit engagements for university clients from start to finish, including budget, planning, fieldwork, and disclosures.
• Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures.
• Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls.
• Preparing financial statements and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters.
• Communicating technical matters to staff, management, and clients clearly and proactively.

Skills

CPA eligibility

Public accounting

Financial statement prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Northeast Higher Education team is seeking an Audit & Assurance Senior for an in-office role in the Southern New England area. You will lead university audit engagements, manage staff, budgets, and ensure accurate financial statement disclosures.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA eligibility or pursuit, 2+ years of public accounting, and travel to client sites. This is a high-growth environment within a top-tier professional services firm.