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CLA is looking for a Staff Accountant with experience in State & Local Government Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) group in Andover, MA. This role is responsible for processing transactions, completing account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. Our CAAS - State & Local Government team provides accounting, finance and treasury services to local towns, cities and school districts.
As a Staff Accountant you will:
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 CAAS Senior, Assistant Controller, Controller or CFO.
Other Quarterly/Annual Processing: Completes sales tax returns, Form 1099s and other forms or items as requested by clients.
Job Requirements:
Experience: Accounting and financial experience is preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Certifications/Licenses: CPA is preferred but not required.
Technical Competencies: Proficiency and aptitude for applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc). Develop working knowledge of accounting software (Quickbooks, Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify).
Travel: This position requires frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
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
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $65,000.00 – $106,000.00
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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 equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training
- Accounting and financial experience
- Proficiency and aptitude with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and applicable software
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, and Expensify
- CPA certification
- Frequent local travel to and from client sites, with occasional non-local or overnight travel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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