Senior Accountant - Business Operations - Boise, ID

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Business Operations (BizOps) practice in Boise, Idaho. As a member of CLA's BizOps practice, you will be a member of the CLA client service team and will work directly with our clients to provide customized accounting services to support them as they manage and grow their business or organization.

In this role, you will work virtually and 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 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. It is a full-time, long-term career opportunity, serving multiple CLA clients; it is not an outsourced-temporary role.

What you will do:

• 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.
• Identify accounting errors, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field OR Associates degree in Accounting or related field plus 5 years of accounting experience OR Associates in unrelated field plus Accounting Certificate plus 5 years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years relative work experience functioning as a full-cycle accountant.
• Relevant experience in multiple industries is preferred but not required.
• Aptitude to develop a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks (Desktop or Online version) experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with applicable software (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to travel to client sites with the remainder working from the office or remotely.
• Self-starter, organized, super responsive and a quick mover.
• A plus if prior CPA firm experience and experience with engagements.

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