Accounting Associate (CAAS - Real Estate)
About The Position
CLA is seeking an Accounting Associate to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) Real Estate team, based in Chicago or another Central Illinois office. The role supports real estate clients with accounting and financial processes across daily transactions, month-end close, and quarterly or annual reporting. The position involves working with multiple clients, software platforms, and charts of accounts. CLA is a national professional services firm providing wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. The firm describes its culture as inclusive of different beliefs and perspectives and focused on supporting its clients, people, and communities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required; a combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Handle multiple clients, software platforms, and charts of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Coordinate and process accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
- Complete financial statements as part of month-end processing.
- Coordinate and complete account reconciliations, including bank and credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.
- Complete complex account reconciliations previously set up and supported by a Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller, or CFO.
- Complete sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and other forms or items requested by clients during quarterly or annual processing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit options including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Additional benefits are referenced but not specified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
