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Audit Associate - State and Local Government

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP · Boston, Massachusetts

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Pay$65k to $106k a year
LevelStaff · Audit
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
ExperienceNot stated
PostedSep 14, 2026
Found by usSep 29, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

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Perform audit fieldwork and prepare financial statements for state and local government clients.

Student or new gradEarly career, studying for the CPAA few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: May begin directing small audits at two-year level

From the posting

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 practices. 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. CLA is currently seeking an Audit Associate to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Southern New England offices. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies. How you’ll create opportunities in this Assurance Senior role: Perform the detail work of audits, review, some compilations, and other assurance services for clients. Support multiple client engagements of varying size and complexity, on time and within budget, and communicate progress and audit results to supervisors. Complete assigned portions of engagements with consistency and accuracy and within tight time frames. Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up. Audit complex areas/transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports. May begin to direct small audits at the two-year level. Collaborate with managers/principals to ensure effective communication and service delivery. Get the opportunity to work with many great clients. Develop and maintain effective client relationships. What you will need: Bachelor's degree in accounting , Finance, or related field required. 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable). SLG industry experience is a plus. CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data required Understanding of internal software systems (Pfx Fixed Assets, Pfx Engagement, CCH Access Tax, XCM etc.) required Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) required​ Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth.

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