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CliftonLarsonAllen
Quincy, WA, United States
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Description
We are seeking a Tax and Audit Accounting Associatefor our Quincy, WA office to start in the Summer 2018. As an Associate, you will provide audit services to clients, with a primary focus on developing expertise within a specific industry. You will utilize your accounting educational background and internship experience to assist in all stages of an engagement or project; most commonly review engagements, procedures engagements, providing support and leverage to seniors and others.
Work Activities & Accountabilities
The below functions reflect the general details of the essential work activities and accountabilities of this position and are not all inclusive. Other activities may be assigned.
• Industry Service: Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge in one or more industries. Expands industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, internal experts, clients, regular self-study, and formal training opportunities. Begins to target a specifically defined industry to develop deeper knowledge and expertise within. Provides a variety of services to clients within the industry.
• Assurance: performs the detail work of audits, reviews, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients. S/he collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. S/he helps build detailed reports on audit findings. Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues, recommending solutions and communicating progress and audit results to supervisors. Completes assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames. S/he starts to direct small audits in time.
• Tax: Prepares and reviews tax returns with the tax team. Handles routine client tax questions and works with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance. Completes tax related research and special projects as needed.
• Other Services: May provide other services to clients within the industry. Details on those services and requirements can be found in the appropriate description.
• Technical Competencies: General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting each engagement or project, financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data. Understand internal software systems including Pfx Fixed Assets, GoFileRoom, Pfx Engagement, Pfx Tax, etc. Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and MS Office products is necessary.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
• Passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative to make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting each engagement or project, financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Experience with Pfx Fixed Assets, GoFileRoom, Pfx Engagement, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Previous accounting internship preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client sites.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working to obtain CPA designation. Eligible to sit for the exam.
ABOUT THE FIRM:
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, and public accounting capabilities to help clients succeed professionally and personally. Our team members are immersed in the industries they serve and have specialized knowledge of their operating and regulatory environments. With more than 5,500 people and approximately 110 U.S. locations, and a global affiliation, we bring a wide array of solutions to help clients in all markets, foreign and domestic. For more information, visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.
We are deeply invested in the success of our professionals and provide innovative career-building opportunities. At CLA, we aim to positively impact the clients we serve, the people we employ, the profession we represent and the communities we call home.
CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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