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Accounting Senior (CAAS - Real Estate Industry)

Cliftonlarsonallen Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Irvine Connection Center-Tempe Full-time Senior Accounting

At a glance

Senior Accounting role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Irvine · full-time · $76,700–$117,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cliftonlarsonallen
$76,700 – $117,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from CliftonlarsonallenOur estimate for the market: $96,000–$110,000Median $100,000
The range includes the market median of $100,000 for senior accounting roles in Irvine.
Worked out from 12 postings that stated pay, median $100,000. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationIrvine
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$76,700–$117,000
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 3w ago
Also hiring inConnection Center-Tempe
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate client payables, receivables, cash activity and payroll entries across daily accounting workflows
  • Review routine reconciliations and handle complex accounts involving investments, debt and real estate matters
  • Prepare and review financial statements, ledger activity, cash flows and allocations, while documenting procedures
  • Complete sales tax filings, 1099s and audit or tax workpapers for quarterly and annual client needs
  • Guide Associates and Analysts on workflow and work quality, and contribute to internal audit and due diligence projects

What you bring

  • At least two years of relevant accounting or financial work
  • A bachelor's degree, or a combination of related experience, education and training instead

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone comfortable handling several clients, accounting systems and charts of accounts while guiding junior colleagues. The position is based in the Irvine, Century City or Phoenix office.

From the employer


Job Description

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 Real Estate Industry based of our Irvine, Century City or Phoenix 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 California is: $76,700 - 117,000.


 

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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.


To view a complete list of benefits, click here.