Experienced Associate, Assurance

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Owatonna, MN

40d•$53,700 - $93,000

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 an Experienced Audit Associate to join our growing Southern MN practice and locations include Mankato, Rochester and Owatonna. As an Experienced Audit Associate you will: Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues. Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports. Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers. Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results. Perform analytical reviews on financial accounts and identify trends. Think you’re a fit? This is what successful candidates for this role have:

Requirements

You have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
You have a CPA license or are eligible to sit for the CPA exams and meet the 150 credit hour requirement to obtain a CPA License.
You have at least one year of experience in public accounting and/or a professional services firm preferred.
College graduate or demonstrated success as an entry-level accountant with an exposure to financial statement preparation, audits, and reviews.
You can demonstrate that you’ve excelled as an entry-level accountant or intern and have been exposed to financial statement preparation and audits.
You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing people.
You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to tax work a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.
Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers.
Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
Perform analytical reviews on financial accounts and identify trends.