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 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
About the role:
CLA is looking to hire a Staff Accountant for our Consulting & Outsourcing practice who can sit in our Boise, Idaho office. Consulting & Outsourcing helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.
As a Staff Accountant, you will:
- Complete non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and record transactions as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.
- Apply GAAP (FASB/SFAS) related to our clients’ specific industries.
- Prepare and review the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers
- Assist with preparing and reviewing financial and statistical reports, analyzing for unusual items and notifying team leaders when necessary.
- Prepare and review payroll and payroll tax reporting
- Assist annually with preparation for the independent auditors
- Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements (i.e. nonprofit, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.)
- Identify accounting errors, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues
- Assist with projects related to due diligence, system selection, and other consulting.
What you will need:
- Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting strongly preferred.
- Aptitude to develop a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems, i.e. QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations.
- Proficiency with applicable software (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
- Ability to travel to client sites
- Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
- Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
- Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
Our 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
- Complete list of benefits here
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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