Senior Accountant – State & Local Government

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $79,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, financial management, and client advisory services, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement. Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and mentor junior staff while delivering exceptional client service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ExperienceFinancial ManagementClient Engagement ManagementUMAS AccountingCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationBudgetingForecastingInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementAudit PreparationGrant ComplianceFinancial ReportingTechnology IntegrationAccounting Software

Soft Skills

Client Relationship BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMultitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACGA

Industry Keywords

State and Local GovernmentRegulatory ComplianceFinancial AdvisoryGrant ActivityWorkpapers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for state and local government clients
Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate client deliverables
Coordinate and review complex account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, and grant activity
Provide advisory support related to budgeting, forecasting, financial management, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives
Assist clients with annual audits by preparing workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, and serving as a liaison with external auditors
Support grant compliance, federal and state reporting requirements, and other regulatory obligations
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through technology, automation, and best practices
Mentor, coach, and review the work of associates and analysts while promoting professional development
Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and trusted business advisory services

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required
Bachelor's degree is required
Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
Experience in UMAS accounting is highly preferred
Comfortable in fast paced environment and skilled in multitasking
Strong desire to deliver impeccable client service
Passionate about problem solving
Constant curiosity and desire to learn
Ability to travel to local client sites as needed
CPA and/or CGA certification preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Professional development opportunities