Accounting Associate – Real Estate Accounting

Job Description

Accounting Associate (CAAS – Real Estate) | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CLA, located in Chicago or other Central Illinois office. CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm with over 9,000 people, dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities through a range of professional services. This Accounting Associate role is crucial to the Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) Real Estate Industry team, responsible for managing essential daily, monthly, and quarterly financial operations. The role ensures accurate financial records and timely reporting, directly supporting the success of real estate clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person – Chicago, IL or other Central Illinois office
• Pay: $53,700–$97,000 yearly
• Team: CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) supporting Real Estate Industry team
• Mission: This person solves or owns the consistent and accurate processing of daily, monthly, and quarterly financial transactions and reporting for multiple clients in the real estate sector.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Service: Handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Daily Transactions: Coordinate and process accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Month-End Processing: Complete financial statements and perform account reconciliations for bank, credit card, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.
• Complex Reconciliations: Complete complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by a Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller, or CFO.
• Periodic Processing: Complete sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and other forms or items as requested by clients on a quarterly or annual basis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is required, or a combination of related experience, education, and training. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
• Skills: Account Reconciliation, Financial Statement Preparation, Accounts Payable/Receivable Management, Payroll Processing, Sales Tax Preparation.