CliftonLarsonAllen

Senior Accountant - State & Local Government

CliftonLarsonAllen$79K — $128K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree or a combination of experience, education, and training accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Experience in UMAS accounting preferred.
  • Strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Desire to deliver high-quality client service.
  • Problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to travel to client sites as needed.
  • CPA and/or CGA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main accounting contact for state and local government clients.
  • Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
  • Coordinate complex account reconciliations including cash and grant activities.
  • Provide advisory support on budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
  • Assist clients with audits by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.
  • Support compliance with grant requirements and regulatory obligations.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement using technology and best practices.
  • Mentor and coach associates, promoting their professional development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer contributions.
  • Focus on wellness, including physical, financial, social, and emotional support.
  • Various comprehensive benefit options to support family well-being.
Full Job Description
CLA is currently seeking a Senior to join our State and Local GovernmentCAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) group in our Massachusetts offices

Job Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients.
  • Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate client deliverables.
  • Coordinate and review complex account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, grant activity, etc.
  • Provide advisory support related to budgeting, forecasting, financial management, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist clients with annual audits by preparing workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, and serving as a liaison with external auditors.
  • Support grant compliance, federal and state reporting requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through technology, automation, and best practices.
  • Mentor, coach, and review the work of associates and analysts while promoting professional development.
  • Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and trusted business advisory services.


Job 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.
  • Experience in UMAS accounting is highly preferred
  • Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking.
  • Strong desire to deliver impeccable client service.
  • Passionate about problem solving.
  • Constant curiosity and desire to learn.
  • Ability to travel to local client sites as needed.
  • CPA and/or CGA certification preferred but not require


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 wage range for this position in Massachusetts is: $79,000.00- $128,000.00

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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.

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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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6,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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