CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 3 hours ago
Audit Associate - State and Local Government
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients and communities. They are seeking an Audit Associate to join their State and Local Government practice, where the role involves performing audits and assurance services, managing client engagements, and developing client relationships.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
1+ years of experience performing audits
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
Preferred
SLG industry experience is a plus
CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred
Benefits
Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Complete list of benefits here
Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more
Company
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.
5001-10000 employees
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