CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Accounting Associate (CAAS - Manufacturing Industry)

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5 Locations

In-Office

Entry level

Consulting

The Role

Supports manufacturing-industry clients with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements and receipts, payroll, month-end financial statements, account reconciliations, sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and other accounting processes. Manages multiple clients, software systems, and charts of accounts while providing day-to-day accounting and advisory services.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 9,000 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.

CLA is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) supporting our Manufacturing Industry team based out of our Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Green Bay WI, Eau Claire WI or Wausau WI office.

Job Responsibilities:

Client Service: Gains ability to handle multiple clients, software, and chart of accounts daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Day to Day Transactions: Coordinates & processes accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.
Month End Processing: Completes financial statements. Coordinates and completes account reconciliations (i.e. bank & credit card reconciliations, prepaids, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals.) Completes complex account reconciliations that have been previously set up and supported by Senior Associate, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.

Job Requirements:

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

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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.

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training
Accounting and financial experience

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.