Senior Audit Associate - Nonprofit Focus & Leadership

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is hiring an Experienced Audit Associate to service our nonprofit clients in Wisconsin, with locations including Madison and Milwaukee. You will perform significant audit engagements, build relationships, and ensure close personal attention to client needs, positioning you for leadership within CLA.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA eligibility preferred, and about 1 year of related experience; travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred (internships may be acceptable).
• Ability to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
• Audit complex areas or transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Schedule, delegate, and review the work of staff.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Keep Manager or Principal informed of engagement status and issues.
• Interact with clients to gather information for timely engagement wrap-up.

Skills

Audit procedures

Staff supervision

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA eligibility

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is hiring an Experienced Audit Associate to service our nonprofit clients in Wisconsin, with locations including Madison and Milwaukee. You will perform significant audit engagements, build relationships, and ensure close personal attention to client needs, positioning you for leadership within CLA.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA eligibility preferred, and about 1 year of related experience; travel to client sites is expected.