Accounting Associate – CAAS, State and Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Accounting Associate managing financial transactions for clients in State and Local Government sector. Coordinating accounts payable, receivable, and payroll in Colorado or Utah offices.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,400 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
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.
Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableaccounts receivablecash disbursementscash receiptspayrollfinancial statementsaccount reconciliationssales tax returnsForm 1099accruals

Soft Skills

ability to handle multiple clientscoordinationattention to detail