State & Local Government Audit Associate — Growth & Impact

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) seeks an Audit Associate to join its State and Local Government practice in the Boston area (Boston, Quincy, Andover, New Bedford). You will perform audit detail work, support multiple client engagements, and communicate results to supervisors.

A bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 1 year of experience are preferred; CPA or CPA eligibility is a plus. The role emphasizes timely engagements, accuracy, and building client relationships, with opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred (internships may be acceptable)
• SLG industry experience is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
• Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM etc.) required

Responsibilities

• Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients
• Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity, on time and within budget
• Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy
• Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up
• Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports
• May begin to direct small audits at the two-year level
• Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) seeks an Audit Associate to join its State and Local Government practice in the Boston area (Boston, Quincy, Andover, New Bedford). You will perform audit detail work, support multiple client engagements, and communicate results to supervisors.

A bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 1 year of experience are preferred; CPA or CPA eligibility is a plus. The role emphasizes timely engagements, accuracy, and building client relationships, with opportunities to grow within