Accounting Associate (CAAS - Higher Education)

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 currently seeking an Associate to join our CAAS (Higher Education Industry) team based out of our Minneapolis, MN office.

- 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.

- 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 wage range for this position in Minnesota is: $53,700 - $93,000.