Audit Associate - State and Local Government
At a glance
Junior Audit & Controls role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Boston · full-time · $65,000–$106,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Complete audit and assurance work, including detailed testing, review tasks, compilations and complex transactions
- Handle assigned work across several client engagements, keeping it accurate, on schedule and within budget
- Gather client information, share progress and results with supervisors, and help engagements reach timely close
- Prepare financial statements and reports, and coordinate service delivery with managers and principals
- Build client relationships and, at the two-year level, potentially lead smaller audits
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related area is required
- General accounting knowledge, including rules that affect financial reporting and analysis
- Working knowledge of the firm's internal systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Who this fits
This junior associate role suits someone starting in audit who can manage precise work across multiple government-client engagements. It is based in CLA's Southern New England offices, with the opening described as part of its Boston location.
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 practices. 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 an Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Southern New England offices. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Assurance Senior role:
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 as well as 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.
Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.
Develop and maintain effective client relationships.
What you will need:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable).
SLG industry experience is a plus.
CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred
General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data required
Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM etc.) required
Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) required
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 the position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is $65,000 - $106,000
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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.
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