Audit Associate - State and Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Irvine, CA

5d•$65,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities. The firm offers a wide range of services including wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. CLA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. This specific role is for an Audit Associate within the State and Local Government (SLG) practice, based in CLA's Southern California offices. The SLG group is a rapidly growing practice area with a significant number of professionals serving numerous 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.