Analyst – Nonprofit Industry

Job Description

Accounting Analyst (CAAS – Nonprofit Industry) | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is an Analyst position within CLA’s CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) Nonprofit Industry group, with available locations in Livingston, NJ, Garden City, NY, or NYC. CLA stands as a top national professional services firm, operating with over 9,000 professionals across 120 U.S. locations and an extensive global reach. The firm’s core purpose is dedicated to creating opportunities for its clients, its people, and the communities it serves through a comprehensive suite of industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. This specific Analyst role is integral to the outsourcing services, directly contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of nonprofit clients by providing essential accounting support. The position contributes to CLA’s commitment to building a culture that values diverse perspectives, ensuring the firm can truly know and help its clients, communities, and internal teams.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Livingston, NJ, Garden City, NY or NYC
• Pay: New Jersey: $29.10–$40.80 hourly; New York: $30.10–$42.20 hourly
• Team: CAAS (Nonprofit Industry) group, supporting client accounting functions
• Mission: Support the daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and financial processing needs of multiple nonprofit clients.
• Tech Stack: Client management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Service: Support the management of multiple clients, their accounting software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring operational continuity and accuracy.
• Transaction Processing: Accurately process or record accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and posting/recording of payroll transactions for various clients.
• Month-End Activities: Prepare account reconciliations for moderate to entry-level items, including prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals, ensuring financial data integrity.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, understand, and review financial statements ranging from basic to moderate complexity. This includes supporting the preparation of the general ledger, cash flow statements, and allocation processes.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Aid in the preparation of quarterly and annual processing tasks, such as sales tax returns and Form 1099s. This also involves preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other requested client-specific forms or items. The role may involve building process backups under the direction of leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with foundational knowledge in accounting.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required, but a background in accounting and financial work is preferred.
• Skills: Ability to process various financial transactions, perform account reconciliations, understand basic financial statements, and support preparation of tax-related forms.
• Bonus: Prior accounting and financial experience is a preferred qualification.