Senior Accountant

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 Senior Accountant for our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice supporting our Not-for-Profit industry in St. Louis.

As a Senior Accountant you will:

• Support multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Oversee Staff and manage the accounting function for smaller clients. 

• Complete account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals).

• Complete complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.).

• Prepare, understand and review financial reports (basic to complex).

• Perform the review of clients’ General Ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc.

• Learn and understand the business/organization operations of the client.

• Create process and procedure documentation.

• Assist in Special Projects, such as internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.

What you will need:

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required.

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Proficiency and aptitude for applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).

• Thorough technical knowledge of accounting software (Quickbooks, Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify).

• Thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements (i.e. nonprofit, health care, manufacturing, etc).

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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.