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Audit Senior - State and Local Government

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In-Office
Peoria, IL
72K-131K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Peoria, IL
72K-131K Annually
Senior level
Plan, lead, and execute assurance engagements for state and local government clients. Audit complex transactions, prepare financial statements and reports, research accounting and auditing developments, manage client relationships, and coordinate with managers and principals. Schedule, delegate, and train team members while delivering effective client service.
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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 Senior to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Peoria Illinois office. 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 Audit Senior role:

  • Plan, lead, and execute Assurance engagements to provide excellent client service.

  • Working closely with clients and decision makers while performing a wide range of assurance procedures.

  • Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports.

  • Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and developments.

  • Schedule, delegate, and train team members to help them build inspired careers.

  • 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.

  • 2 years of relevant audit experience required.

  • SLG industry experience is a plus.

  • CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam preferred

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 Illinois is $72,000.00-$131,000.00.

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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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