Accounting Senior (CAAS - State and Local Government)

CliftonLarsonAllen•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities through a range of services including wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. CLA fosters a culture that values diverse beliefs and perspectives. This position is for a Senior within the State and Local Government group, with opportunities in either the Colorado or Utah offices.

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.

Responsibilities

Develops an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations.
Manages multiple clients, software, and charts of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations (e.g., 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, cash flow, allocations, etc.
Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup.
Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s.
Prepares audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
Oversees workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts.
Supervises and ensures the efficiency and quality of work produced by Associates and Analysts.
Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.