Accounting Methods Lead — Tax Strategy & Research

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k program

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team. The role specializes in tax strategies around timing and character of income, expenses, capitalization, and cost recovery, and involves implementing procedures such as Form 3115 filings.

Ideal candidates have CPA, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and at least six years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required; Juris Doctorate or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu of CPA.
• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required.

Responsibilities

• Consult on accounting methods-related issues including automatic and non-automatic accounting methods changes including overall methods, revenue & expense recognition, inventory, capitalization, cost recovery and accounting periods.
• Display solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information.
• Conduct research related to accounting methods tax issues to maintain and expand your knowledge base.
• Participate and collaborate in accounting methods projects, including client interviews, reviewing client data, preparing calculations, analysis, and preparing supporting tax form filings.
• Assist with researching and drafting automatic and non-automatic method changes, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.
• Collaborate with managers, directors and principals, including industry leaders and other marketing and business personnel throughout the Firm.
• Coach or mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further developing their career.
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in an effective and reliable manner.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Creativity

Judgment

Education

CPA certification

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team. The role specializes in tax strategies around timing and character of income, expenses, capitalization, and cost recovery, and involves implementing procedures such as Form 3115 filings.

Ideal candidates have CPA, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and at least six years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.