Senior Accountant, State & Local Government CAAS

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior professional to join our State and Local Government CAAS group in Massachusetts offices. You will serve as the primary accounting contact for government clients, manage multiple engagements, and drive improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.

You will mentor staff, support audits, and foster client relationships while delivering trusted advisory services. This role requires 2 years of accounting experience and a BS, with CPA/CGA preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience in UMAS accounting is highly preferred
• Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.
• Strong desire to deliver impeccable client service.
• Passionate about problem solving.
• Constant curiosity and desire to learn.
• Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.
• CPA and/or CGA certification preferred but not require

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate client deliverables.
• Coordinate and review complex account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, grant activity, etc.
• Provide advisory support related to budgeting, forecasting, financial management, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist clients with annual audits by preparing workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, and serving as a liaison with external auditors.
• Support grant compliance, federal and state reporting requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through technology, automation, and best practices.
• Mentor, coach, and review the work of associates and analysts while promoting professional development.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and trusted business advisory services.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA CGA preferred

Tools

UMAS accounting

Job description

CLA is seeking a Senior professional to join our State and Local Government CAAS group in Massachusetts offices. You will serve as the primary accounting contact for government clients, manage multiple engagements, and drive improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.

You will mentor staff, support audits, and foster client relationships while delivering trusted advisory services. This role requires 2 years of accounting experience and a BS, with CPA/CGA preferred.