Senior Accountant – State & Local Government CAAS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior to join our State and Local Government CAAS group. You will serve as the primary accounting contact for state and local government clients, manage multiple engagements, and coordinate complex reconciliations.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and advising clients. Travel to local client sites is required as needed; CPA/CGA is preferred but not required; UMAS experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

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

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

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UMAS accounting

Job description

CLA in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior to join our State and Local Government CAAS group. You will serve as the primary accounting contact for state and local government clients, manage multiple engagements, and coordinate complex reconciliations.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and advising clients. Travel to local client sites is required as needed; CPA/CGA is preferred but not required; UMAS experience is highly valued.