Senior Accounting Associate (Nonprofit Industry)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, employees, and communities through various advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. CLA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. The firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in Arizona, focusing on the Nonprofit Industry.

Requirements

2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations and manage multiple clients, software, and charts of accounts.
Lead coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll transactions.
Coordinate and review account reconciliations (prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals) and complete complex reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific).
Prepare, understand, and review financial statements (basic to complex), including general ledger, cash flow, and allocations.
Proactively create process and procedure documentation and build backup.
Complete sales tax returns and Form 1099s, and prepare audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other client-requested items.
Oversee workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts, ensuring efficiency and quality.
Assist with special projects including internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.