Senior Accountant | Outsourcing

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 like to travel to clients and thrive during face-to-face interactions?
• Do you want the stability and backing of a top 10 national firm?

CLA is looking to hire a Senior Accountant for our growing outsourcing practice in Southeast Wisconsin who can sit in our Milwaukee or Racine office locations.

In this role, you will work 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 transactions, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and supporting our clients' existing 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

What you'll be doing as a Senior Accountant:

• 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, investments, debt, industry specific, etc.)
• Prepare, understand and review financial statements.
• Review of General Ledger, cashflow; allocations, etc.
• Understand business/organization operations of the client.
• Create process and procedure documentation, with backup.
• Other Quarterly or Annual Processing: Sales Tax Returns, Form 1099's, audit Workpaper preparation, Tax Return Workpaper preparation and other forms or items as requested by clients.
• Special Projects: Assist with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.

What you'll bring to the table as a Senior Accountant:

• 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.
• Technical knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify) and other applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience reviewing and preparing financial statements.
• Public Accounting experience preferred.
• CPA (current or pursuing) preferred, but not required.

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