Senior Accountant – State & Local Government CAAS

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

Job summary

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

The role includes advisory support on budgeting, internal controls, and process improvements, plus assisting with audits and grant compliance. Travel to local client sites as needed and mentorship of associates are integral parts of the position, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting/financial experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination may be accepted.
• UMAS accounting experience 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 with timely deliverables.
• Coordinate and review complex account reconciliations including cash, receivables, and grant activity.
• Provide advisory support on budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and process improvement.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing workpapers and liaison with external auditors.
• Support grant compliance and federal/state reporting obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes via technology and automation.
• Mentor and review associates’ work; promote professional development.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Accounting experience

UMAS accounting

Multitasking

Client service

Problem solving

Curiosity

Travel to client sites

CPA/CGA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

The role includes advisory support on budgeting, internal controls, and process improvements, plus assisting with audits and grant compliance. Travel to local client sites as needed and mentorship of associates are integral parts of the position, with opportunities