Audit Associate - State and Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Boston, MA

55d•$65,000 - $106,000

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities through various practices including wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. With a significant U.S. presence and global reach, CLA emphasizes knowing and helping its clients and employees. The firm is seeking an Audit Associate for its State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Southern New England. This SLG group is a rapidly growing area within CLA, comprising 600 professionals who serve over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data required.
Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM etc.) required.
Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) required.

Nice To Haves

1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable).
SLG industry experience is a plus.
CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients.
Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity, on time and within budget, and communicate progress and audit results to supervisors.
Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames.
Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up.
Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.
May begin to direct small audits at the two-year level.
Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.
Develop and maintain effective client relationships.