Experienced Audit Associate

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 culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking an
** Experienced Audit Associate
** to join our
** Albuquerque, NM or Phoenix/Tucson, AZ
** offices.
** As an Audit Associate, you will:
*** Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients.
* Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
* Help build detailed reports on audit findings.
* 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.
*
* What you will need:

*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
* 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable).
* Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
* You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.