Accounting Senior - CAAS Higher Education

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 currently seeking a Senior to join our CAAS (Higher Education Industry) group in our Baltimore office.

Responsibilities

• Client Service: Develops an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations. Competent in management of multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Day to Day Transactions: Leads coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts and posting/recording of payroll transactions.
• Month End Processing:
  • Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations (i.e. prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals).
  • Completes complex account reconciliations (investments, debt, industry specific, etc.).
  • Prepares, understands, and reviews financial statements (basic to complex).
  • Reviews general ledger, cashflow, allocations, etc.
  • Proactively creates process and procedure documentation and builds their own backup.
• Other Quarterly/Annual Processing:
  • Completes sales tax returns and Form 1099s.
  • Prepares audit workpapers, tax return workpapers, and other forms or items as requested by clients.
  • Oversees workflow and quality of work of Associates and Analysts.
  • Supervises and ensures the efficiency and quality of work produced by Associates and Analysts.
• Special Projects: Assists with projects for internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this position in Baltimore is: $73,800 - $126,000. Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Benefits

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, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Additional wellness benefits