Accounting Senior (CAAS - Construction Industry)

Clifton Larson Allen•Alexandria, MN

71d•$66,000 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Senior with experience, to join our Spoke CAAS (Construction Industry) group in our Alexandria, MN or Fargo, ND office. This role includes on-site client work and requires proficiency in construction accounting tasks such as job costing, AIA billing, and union-related reporting.

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

Client Service: Develops an understanding of each client's business/organization operations. Competent in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Day to Day Transactions: Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
Month End Processing: Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. 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, cashflow, allocations, etc. Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds his/her own backup.
Other Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s and preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
Special Projects: Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.