University Audit Senior - Growth & Impact in Higher Education

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA, a top national professional services firm, is seeking an Audit Senior to join our Higher Education practice in Washington. You will lead university client engagements, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and help deliver high-quality financial statements and disclosures.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $80,000.00 to $136,000.00.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

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

CPA exam

2 years of relevant experience

Job description

CLA, a top national professional services firm, is seeking an Audit Senior to join our Higher Education practice in Washington. You will lead university client engagements, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and help deliver high-quality financial statements and disclosures.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $80,000.00 to $136,000.00.