Senior State & Local Government Accountant & Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

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

You will provide budgeting and internal control guidance, drive process improvements, mentor staff, and help expand client relationships with proactive communication. Travel to local sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant accounting/financial experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience and training may be accepted.
• UMAS accounting experience highly preferred.
• CPA and/or CGA certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.
• Fast-paced environment; ability to multitask and deliver impeccable service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Coordinate and review complex account reconciliations, including cash and grant activity.
• Provide advisory support on budgeting, forecasting, financial management, internal controls, and process improvement.
• Assist clients with annual audits by preparing workpapers and liaising with external auditors.
• Support grant compliance and federal/state reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through technology and best practices.
• Mentor and coach associates and analysts; promote professional development.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and trusted advisory services.

Skills

Multitasking

Client service

Problem solving

Curiosity

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CGA preferred

Job description

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

You will provide budgeting and internal control guidance, drive process improvements, mentor staff, and help expand client relationships with proactive communication. Travel to local sites is required as needed.