Senior Accountant (Construction Industry) - Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with experience in the Construction Industry to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Minneapolis, MN.

Job Description:

As a member of CLA's CAAS practice, you will be a member of the CLA client service team and will work directly with our clients to provide customized accounting services to support them as they manage and grow their business or organization. In this role, you will work independently at a client location supported and supervised by a CLA Controller and client CFO.

• Complete construction AIA draw process, either manually or with software.

• Complete lien waiver verification and insurance verification.

• Track development project expenses including hard and soft costs, month over month totals, stored materials, retainage, etc.

• Complete non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and record transactions as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.

• Apply GAAP (FASB/SFAS) related to our clients' specific industries.

• Prepare and review the general ledger, financial statements and required work papers.

• Assist with preparing and reviewing financial and statistical reports, analyzing for unusual items, and notifying team leaders when necessary.

• Prepare and review payroll and payroll tax reporting.

• Assist annually with preparation for the independent auditors.

• Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements.

• Identify accounting errors, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues.

• Assist with projects related to due diligence, system selection, and other consulting.

Education/Experience/Abilities:

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

• 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (relevant construction industry experience is highly preferred)

• Proficiency with applicable systems/software (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks-Online, etc.).

• Ability to travel to local client sites.

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

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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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