Nonprofit Audit Senior

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA Northeast’s Nonprofit team seeks an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our in-office team based out of West Hartford, CT (also listed locations: Shelton, CT, Livingston, NJ, Woodcliff Lake, NJ). You will lead nonprofit audit engagements from planning through reporting and ensure high-quality financial statements and disclosures.

You’ll collaborate with staff and managers, manage budgets, and communicate technical matters clearly to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Two+ 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 require overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage day-to-day activities of audit engagements for nonprofit clients from start to finish, including budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and preparing financial statements and disclosures.
• Review client accounting and operating procedures.
• Develop and assess design and implementation of internal controls.
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures and reportable condition letters.
• Communicate technical matters effectively with staff, management, and clients.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Financial statement prep

Audits

CPA eligibility

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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 Audit & Assurance Senior to join CLA Northeast’s Nonprofit team. In this role, you’ll work with our nonprofit clients, a unique opportunity for you to gain specialized skillset in a niche area of expertise that will accelerate your career. This is an in-office position based out of either our West Hartford, CT, Shelton, CT, Livingston, NJ, or Woodcliff Lake, NJ office locations.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Senior role

• Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with our nonprofit clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures
• Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
• Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls
• Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters
• Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management

What you will need

• 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

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: $89,000.00 – $141,000.00 #LI-EL1

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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.

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]