Accounting Senior; CAAS – Education Industry

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits

Complete list of benefits

• Client Service:
  Develop an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations and manage multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions:
  Lead coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
• Month End Processing:
  Coordinate and review account reconciliations (prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals). Complete complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.), prepare, understand, and review financial statements (basic to complex), review general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc., and proactively create process and procedure documentation and build own backup.
• Other Quarterly/Annual Processing:
  Complete sales tax returns and Form 1099s, prepare audit work papers, tax return work papers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
• Oversee workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts. Supervise and ensure the efficiency and quality of work produced by Associates and Analysts.
• Special Projects:
  Assist with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The wage range for this position in Minnesota is: $74,000 – 110,000. The wage range for this position in Illinois is: $76,000 – 112,000. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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Wellness at CLA:
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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