Accounting Associate – Manufacturing Industry

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Join CLA as an Associate in the CAAS group supporting client operations in the manufacturing industry. Manage financial transactions and client relations in Central Illinois offices.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,700 - $93,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Aid in the understanding of each client’s business/organization operations.
Assists in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Aid in the execution of processing accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations of moderate to entry level complex work (i.e. prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals.)
Support preparation of complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.)
Prepares, understands, and reviews financial statements (basic to moderate.)
Prepares general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc.
Creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup at direction of leadership.
Aids in the completion sales tax returns and Form 1099s and preparing audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, 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 receiptspayroll transactionsaccount reconciliationsfinancial statementsgeneral ledgercashflowsales tax returns

Soft Skills

client managementorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree