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.
Our Perks:
- Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Complete list of benefits here
CLA is currently seeking an Experienced Audit Associate to join our growing Greater Carolinas practice.
As an Experienced Audit Associate you will:
- Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
- Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.
- Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers.
- Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
- Perform analytical reviews on financial accounts and identify trends.
Think you’re a fit? This is what successful candidates for this role have:
- You have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- You have an active CPA license or are eligible to sit for the CPA exams and meet the 150-credit requirement to obtain a CPA license
- You have one year of experience in public accounting and/or a professional services firm preferred.
- College graduate or demonstrated success as an entry-level accountant with an exposure to financial statement preparation, audits, and reviews.
- You can demonstrate that you’ve excelled as an entry-level accountant or intern and have been exposed to financial statement preparation and audits. Exposure to tax work a plus.
- You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
- You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing people.
- You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.
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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.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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