Accounting Associate (CAAS - Real Estate)
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Chicago · full-time · $53,700–$97,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Process payables, receivables, payroll, cash receipts and disbursements for real estate clients
- Prepare client financial statements at month end and reconcile bank, card and balance-sheet accounts
- Handle complex reconciliations already established with guidance from senior accounting leaders
- Prepare sales tax filings, 1099 forms and other client-requested items each quarter or year
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required, though related experience, education and training may be considered instead
- Accounting or finance experience is preferred
Who this fits
This junior accounting role suits someone ready to support multiple clients and work across different software and account structures. The position is based in Chicago or another Central Illinois office.
From the employer
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
CLA is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) supporting our Real Estate Industry team based out of our Chicago or other Central Illinois office.
Job Responsibilities:
- Client Service: Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
- Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
- Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.
Job Requirements:
- Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $53,700 - $97,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits, click here.
Accounting work from LinkedIn, X, Reddit and Upwork, in one list.
Each morning you get everything that fits, strongest first.
Accounting$50k+
Find me workBy the team behind financeroles.