CAAS - Staff Accountant (State & Local Government)
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Denver · full-time · $60,000–$99,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle work for multiple clients, using their accounting software and charts of accounts across daily, weekly and monthly cycles
- Process vendor payments, customer receipts, payroll and other routine cash activity
- Prepare financial statements and reconcile bank, card, prepaid, receivable, fixed-asset, payable and accrual accounts
- Complete established complex reconciliations and prepare sales tax returns, 1099s and other client-requested filings
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, though related education, training and experience may be considered instead
- Accounting or finance experience is preferred
Who this fits
This role suits someone ready to manage recurring accounting work across several clients. You’ll work from either the Denver or Colorado Springs office.
From the employer
CLA is a 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 hiring for a Staff Accountant to join our State and Local Government group, based out of either our Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office location.
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:
- Experience: Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
- Education: 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 Colorado is: $60,000.00 - $99,000.00
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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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