State & Local Government Audit Associate – Growth & Impact

CliftonLarsonAllen; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Associate for State and Local Government in Texas. The role involves detailed audits, reviews, and related assurance services for government clients, with opportunities to manage portions of engagements under supervision.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 1 year of relevant experience; CPA eligible is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and familiarity with government accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 year of relevant professional services experience.
• State and Local Government audit industry experience is a plus.
• CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations.

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, and communicate progress and audit results to supervisors.
• Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Pfx Fixed Assets

Pfx Engagement

CCH Access Tax

XCM

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Associate for State and Local Government in Texas. The role involves detailed audits, reviews, and related assurance services for government clients, with opportunities to manage portions of engagements under supervision.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 1 year of relevant experience; CPA eligible is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and familiarity with government accounting practices.