Senior Audit Associate - Higher Education
At a glance
Senior Audit & Controls role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Bellevue · full-time · $80,000–$136,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run university audit engagements from planning through fieldwork and completion, overseeing budgets and staff along the way
- Review clients’ accounting and operating practices, then evaluate how their internal controls are designed and put in place
- Prepare financial statements, disclosures and correspondence about reportable conditions for university clients
- Explain technical accounting matters clearly to clients, management and staff
What you bring
- At least two years of relevant experience
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who wants to focus on audits for university clients and take responsibility for engagement delivery and staff direction. The position is based in Bellevue, Washington.
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 an Audit Senior to join our Higher Education industry practice. In this role, you’ll work with our university clients, a unique opportunity for you to gain specialized skillset in a niche area of expertise that will accelerate your career.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Senior role:
- Executing and managing the day-to-day activities of audit engagements with our university clients from start to finish, including managing the budget, planning, fieldwork, directing staff and completing financial statements, including related disclosures
- Reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
- Developing and assessing the design and implementation of internal controls
- Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable condition correspondence letters
- Utilizing proactive and effective communication with staff, management, and clients to communicate technical matters to both clients and management.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
- 2 years of relevant experience 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 position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $80,000.00 to $136,000.00
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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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