Associate – Construction Industry Accounting

Job Description

Accounting Associate – CAAS Construction | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is an Associate role at CLA, located in Atlanta, GA or St. Louis, MO. CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm with more than 9,000 people. Our purpose is to create opportunities every day for clients, people, and communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. This role is crucial for delivering essential accounting and financial operations support to construction industry clients, contributing to their success and stability.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Atlanta, GA or St. Louis, MO
• Team: CAAS (Construction Industry) team
• Mission: Manage day-to-day and month-end accounting operations and financial reporting for construction industry clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Management: Handle the accounting needs for multiple clients, navigating different software systems and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Transaction Processing: Coordinate and accurately process daily financial transactions including accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Financial Reporting: Complete comprehensive financial statements and perform various account reconciliations for month-end, such as bank, credit card, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.
• Complex Reconciliations: Complete complex account reconciliations that have been previously established and are supported by Senior Associates, Assistant Controllers, Controllers, or CFOs.
• Compliance Filings: Complete quarterly and annual tax-related forms, including sales tax returns and Form 1099s, as well as other items requested by clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required for this entry-level professional role.
• Experience: Prior accounting and financial experience is preferred, showcasing foundational knowledge in the domain.
• Skills: Capability to manage multiple client accounts; proficiency in processing core financial transactions (AP, AR, payroll); competence in preparing financial statements and performing diverse account reconciliations.
• Bonus: A combination of related experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.