Associate – Nonprofit CAAS

Job Description

Accounting Associate – CAAS Nonprofit | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is an Associate role at CLA, located in one of our West offices: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Tucson, AZ; or Tempe, AZ. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a top 10 national professional services firm with over 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities. This role is crucial for our CAAS (Nonprofit Industry) team, providing essential outsourcing services that enable our nonprofit clients to manage their financial operations effectively. By handling daily, monthly, and quarterly financial processes, this Associate directly contributes to the firm’s mission of truly knowing and helping clients through a culture that values diverse perspectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Tucson, AZ; or Tempe, AZ
• Pay: $64220–$96330 yearly
• Team: CAAS (Nonprofit Industry) team
• Mission: This person processes daily, monthly, and quarterly financial transactions to support multiple nonprofit clients within the CAAS industry.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Management: Gain proficiency in managing services for multiple clients, adapting to various software platforms, and understanding different chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Daily Transaction Processing: Coordinate and accurately process fundamental financial transactions including accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Month-End Financial Preparation: Complete financial statements and meticulously coordinate and finalize account reconciliations for various accounts such as bank, credit card, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.
• Complex Reconciliation Support: Execute complex account reconciliations that have been previously established and are supported by a Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller, or CFO.
• Periodic Compliance Filings: Complete essential quarterly and annual processing tasks, including sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and other specific forms or items as requested by clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally with a focus on accounting or finance. A combination of related experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree. This is an Associate-level position.
• Experience: Accounting and financial experience is preferred for this role. While no specific years of experience are mandated, a foundational understanding of accounting principles will be beneficial.
• Skills: Core capabilities include managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing cash disbursements and receipts, preparing financial statements, and performing detailed account reconciliations.