Staff Accountant at CliftonLarsonAllen

Job description

Description

We’re hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Not for Profit & Law outsourcing practice in our Washington D.C.office. As a member of CLA’s outsourcing practice, you will provide customized short and long-term finance and accounting services to our clients so they can focus on managing their organizations. In this role, you will support a variety of accounting functions for our clients including processing transactions, completing non-complex account reconciliations and financial statements, and support our clients’ accounting function.

Job Description

• Ability to identify client issues concerning generally accepted accounting principles (FASB / SFAS), specifically related to particular industry.
• Complete non-complex account reconciliations, such as bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare non-complex financial statements and required work papers to support the financial statements.
• Process transactions which may include: accounts payable/cash disbursements processing, accounts receivable/cash receipts processing and payroll processing/coordination.
• Gains a thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements/clients (i.e. non profit, healthcare, manufacturing, etc)

Requirements

Education/Experience

• BA/BS degree in accounting or related field required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Specific experience within a not for profit and/or law environment preferred
• Proficiency and aptitude for applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages. QuickBooks required.
• Ability to travel to client sites

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communication is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
• Works cooperatively with others and values the different contributions people make.
• Focus efforts on managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

Find out more and apply online at CLAconnect.com.

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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