Audit Associate - State and Local Government

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities each day for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry‑focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting and outsourcing practices. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

We are currently seeking an Audit Associate to join our SLG practice in our Arlington or Baltimore office. The SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2,100 local, county, and state government agencies.

• Flexible PTO
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits

• Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients.
• Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity on time and within budget, and communicate progress and audit results to supervisors.
• Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames.
• Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap‑up.
• Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports. May begin to direct small audits at the two‑year level.
• Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
• Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience performing audits.
• SLG industry experience is a plus.
• CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data required.
• Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM, etc.) required.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) required.

The compensation range for this position in Maryland is $60,800 - $93,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities