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Accounting Senior (CAAS - Manufacturing Industry)

Cliftonlarsonallen Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Minneapolis Eau ClaireGreen Bay +2 Full-time Senior Accounting

At a glance

Senior Accounting role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Minneapolis · full-time · $67,000–$115,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cliftonlarsonallen
$67,000 – $115,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from CliftonlarsonallenOur estimate for the market: $90,775–$106,650Median $100,100
The range includes the market median of $100,100 for senior accounting roles in Minneapolis.
Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median $100,100. Last updated Oct 15, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationMinneapolis
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$67,000–$115,000
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 3w ago
Also hiring inEau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate client payables, receivables, cash activity and payroll entries, while handling multiple clients and accounting systems
  • Review routine account reconciliations and prepare more complex ones, including work involving investments, debt and industry-specific accounts
  • Prepare and check financial statements, then review general ledger activity, cash flow and allocations
  • Complete sales tax filings, Form 1099s and workpapers for audits and tax returns, along with other client requests
  • Guide Associates and Analysts on workflow and work quality, and contribute to audit, due diligence and system-selection projects

What you bring

  • At least two years of relevant accounting or financial work
  • A bachelor's degree, or an accepted combination of related education, training and experience in its place

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone who can manage several client accounts and oversee the work of Associates and Analysts. The position is based in CLA's Minneapolis 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 8,500 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 a Senior to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) group supporting our Manufacturing Industry based out of our Minneapolis, MN office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Client Service: Develops an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations. Competent in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
• Month End Processing: Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations (i.e. prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.) Prepares, understands, and reviews financial statements (basic to complex.) Reviews general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc. Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup.
• Other Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s and preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
• Oversee workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts. Supervise and ensure the efficiency and quality of work produced by Associates and Analysts.
• Special Projects: Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.

• 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 wage range for this position in Minnesota is: $67,000.00 - $115,000.00

 


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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.


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