Audit Associate - State and Local Government

Audit Associate - State and Local Government page is loaded## Audit Associate - State and Local Government locations:
Shelton, CT:
West Hartford, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R16855

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 practices. 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.

CLA is currently seeking an
** Audit Associate
** to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Shelton or West Hartford Connecticut office. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.
** Our Perks:
*** 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
** How you’ll
* create opportunities
* in this Assurance Senior role:
*** 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.
*
* What you will need:

*** 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#LI-MFD1

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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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** Start your inspired career
** When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own . Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential.

At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.
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