Audit Associate State and Local Government
About The Position
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities. The State and Local Government (SLG) group is a rapidly growing practice area within CLA, serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies. The Audit Associate will join the SLG practice in the Houston office and will perform detailed audit work, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients. This role involves supporting multiple client engagements, ensuring timely completion within budget, and communicating progress and results to supervisors. The associate will also be responsible for completing assigned tasks accurately and within tight deadlines, proactively interacting with clients to gather information, and auditing complex areas. There is an opportunity to begin directing small audits after two years. Collaboration with managers and principals is key for effective service delivery, and the role offers the chance to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Requirements
- 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.
- Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
- 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
