Senior Audit Associate - Higher Education

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Senior to join our Higher Education industry practice in Washington. You will lead and execute university audit engagements from planning through reporting, applying professional skepticism and ensuring quality, and you will mentor staff.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, eligibility to sit for the CPA exam, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. CLA offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with our university clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures
• Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
• Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls
• Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters
• Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management.

Skills

Audit engagement management

Internal controls design

Financial statement preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Senior to join our Higher Education industry practice. In this role, you'll work with our university clients, a unique opportunity for you to gain specialized skillset in a niche area of expertise that will accelerate your career.

How you'll create opportunities in this Audit Senior role:

• Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with our university clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures
• Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
• Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls
• Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters
• Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.

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We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $80,000.00 to $136,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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