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Accounting Associate (CAAS - Real Estate)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Chicago, ILFull-time$54–97K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$54–97K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking an Accounting Associate to support its Client Accounting & Advisory Services team serving the real estate industry. The role handles client accounting activities across daily transactions, month-end financial statements and reconciliations, and quarterly or annual tax forms. A bachelor's degree is required, though related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of the degree. Accounting and financial experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client Accounting, nice to haveAccounts Payable, nice to haveCash Disbursements, nice to haveAccounts Receivable, nice to haveCash Receipts, nice to havePayroll, nice to haveFinancial Statements, nice to haveAccount Reconciliation, nice to haveSales Tax Returns, nice to haveForm 1099s, nice to have

Qualifications

Accounting and Financial Experience, nice to haveBachelor's Degree, requiredRelated Experience, Education, and Training in Lieu of Degree, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 9,000 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 Accounting Associate to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) supporting our Real Estate Industry team based out of our Chicago or other Central Illinois office.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Client Service: Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
  • Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
  • Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Job Requirements:

  • Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $53,700 - $97,000.

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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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