Senior Accountant, State & Local Government CAAS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior to join our State and Local Government CAAS group in our Massachusetts offices. You will serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients and manage multiple engagements with timely deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of accounting/financial experience, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with UMAS accounting. CPA/CGA certification is preferred but not required, and travel to local client sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience.
• Bachelor's degree is required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• Experience in UMAS accounting is highly preferred.
• CPA and/or CGA certification preferred but not required.

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

Multitasking

Client service

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CGA preferred

Tools

UMAS accounting

Job description

CLA is seeking a Senior to join our State and Local Government CAAS group in our Massachusetts offices. You will serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients and manage multiple engagements with timely deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of accounting/financial experience, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with UMAS accounting. CPA/CGA certification is preferred but not required, and travel to local client sites may be needed.