Real Estate Accounting Associate — Growth & Impact

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS Real Estate Industry team, based out of our Chicago or Central Illinois office. You’ll work with clients across multiple accounts and coordinate daily financial activity.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, cash disbursements, payroll, month-end close, and tax forms. A bachelor’s degree is required; accounting experience is preferred, and CLA emphasizes collaboration, career growth, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Client Service: Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
• Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS Real Estate Industry team, based out of our Chicago or Central Illinois office. You’ll work with clients across multiple accounts and coordinate daily financial activity.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, cash disbursements, payroll, month-end close, and tax forms. A bachelor’s degree is required; accounting experience is preferred, and CLA emphasizes collaboration, career growth, and comprehensive