Real Estate CAAS Accounting Associate (Chicago/Central IL)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Champaign (IL)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 97,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS Real Estate Industry team based out of Chicago or a Central Illinois office. You will support client service, handle day-to-day transactions, and assist with month-end close in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

We value accounting and financial experience and a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities for career development across our national platform.

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.