CAAS - Senior Accountant (State & Local Government)

Senior Accountant

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. With 8500 employees and over 130 offices nationwide, we promise to know you and help you!

If you answer YES to these questions, then our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?
• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?
• Do you like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?
• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

Our CAAS practice is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing State & Local Government team in Minneapolis, MN.

As a member of CLA's CAAS practice, you will provide accounting services to CLA's construction industry clients in the local city area and will be a key part of our client service teams. You will work directly with clients to provide customized accounting and finance services to support them as they grow their business.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients' businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity serving multiple CLA clients on a permanent, part-time basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Oversee staff and manage the accounting function for smaller clients.
• Complete account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals).
• Complete complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.).
• Prepare, understand and review financial statements (basic to complex).
• Perform the review of clients' General Ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc.
• Learn and understand the business/organization operations of the client.
• Create process and procedure documentation.
• Assist in Special Projects, such as internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.
• Maintain knowledge of the client's organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

Required Education/Experience/Abilities:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Heavy user of accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, Fathom, etc.).
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Travel: This position works primarily in-office and requires frequent local travel to/from client sites, as well as potential non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.

Our Perks...

• 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

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 Minnesota is: $65,100.00 – $113,000.00

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.