Accounting Associate

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Accounting Associate processing construction clients’ transactions, reconciliations, financial statements, and tax forms. Supporting CLA’s construction-industry CAAS team across designated U.S.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • Florida, Montana, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes while ensuring accurate financial reporting and account reconciliations. Proficient in completing financial statements and tax returns, with a strong foundation in accounting principles.

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Accounts Payable ProcessingAccounts Receivable ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationAccount ReconciliationSales Tax Returns

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingPayroll ProcessingCash DisbursementsAccount ReconciliationSales Tax ReturnsForm 1099 PreparationFinancial StatementsChart of Accounts ManagementComplex Account Reconciliation

Industry Keywords

Financial ExperienceBachelor's DegreeClient CoordinationCash ReceiptsAccrualsFixed AssetsPrepaidsCredit Card ReconciliationMonth-End ProcessingCombination of Experience and Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle multiple clients, software, and charts of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Coordinate and process accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll
Complete financial statements during month-end processing
Coordinate and complete account reconciliations, including bank and credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals
Complete complex account reconciliations previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller, or CFO
Complete sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and other forms or items 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

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being