Senior Accountant

At CLA we create inspired careers.

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists, to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.

This is why we've created our business operations (BizOps) practice!

If you answer YES to these questions, then our BizOps practice could be a great fit for you!

• Do you have an accounting background but are bored of doing the same tasks each month for just one company?
• Do you crave variety in the type of work you do and the clients you serve?
• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

CLA is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Business Operations practice in our Raleigh office.

In this role, you will work in the Raleigh office and independently at client locations supported and supervised by a CLA Controller. You will be responsible for a variety of accounting, financial and operational services for our clients including processing complex transactions, completing account reconciliations, closing accounting periods, drafting financial statements, and supporting our clients' accounting functions.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients' businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity serving multiple CLA clients on a permanent, part-time basis; it is not an outsourced temporary position.

As Senior 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.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.
• 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.

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