Audit Associate - State and Local Government
About The Position
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, employees, and communities through various practices including wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. With over 8,500 employees across 130 U.S. locations and a global reach, CLA emphasizes knowing and helping its clients. The firm is committed to fostering a culture that values diverse beliefs and perspectives. CLA is currently seeking an Audit Associate to join its State and Local Government (SLG) practice in the Denver office. The SLG group is a rapidly growing practice area within CLA, comprising 600 professionals who serve over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1 year of relevant experience in professional services required (completed internship(s) may qualify as related experience)
- 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
- State and Local Government audit 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.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
