CliftonLarsonAllen

CAAS - Senior Accountant (State & Local Government Industry)

CliftonLarsonAllen$79K — $128K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of accounting/financial experience, preferably in state and local government.
  • Bachelor's degree required or a combination of education and related experience may be accepted.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and financial operations efficiently.
  • Experience with complex account reconciliations and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding of client operations for tailored service.
  • Lead processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, and payroll.
  • Coordinate and complete month-end account reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review a variety of financial statements and reports.
  • Manage sales tax returns, audit workpapers, and similar tasks.
  • Assist with internal audit and consultative projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k plan with investment options.
  • Focus on employee wellness including physical and financial options.
  • Support for social and emotional well-being.
Full Job Description
CLA is currently seeking a Senior Accountant with State and Local Government industry experience to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS). This role is responsible for completing account reconciliations, supporting month-end closing process, and drafting financial statements. They independently identify, communicate, and proactively discuss options with the CAAS team. Oversees CAAS Staff and manages the accounting function for smaller clients. Interacts with clients and engagement team members to provide technical guidance, alternate courses of action, and recommendations for solutions, while developing broader understanding of GAAP for their specific chosen industry.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Client Service: Develops an understanding of each client's business/organization operations. Competent in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Day to Day Transactions: Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
  • Month End Processing: Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.) Prepares, understands, and reviews financial statements (basic to complex.) Reviews general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc. Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup.
  • Other Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s and preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
  • Special Projects: Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.


Job Requirements:
  • 4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant work experience within state & local government is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.


Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Maryland is: $79,000.00 - $128,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $67,000.00 - $115,000.00

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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1960

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