Seasonal Tax Reviewer

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an experienced Seasonal Tax Reviewer to join our tax team. The role focuses on accuracy and compliance of tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts, serving as a technical resource for complex questions.

Responsibilities include reviewing returns, guiding preparers, communicating with clients, and ensuring timely filings. CPA is required; 7 years of experience and a bachelor's degree are essential. This is a seasonal opportunity with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA is required (JD or Enrolled Agent acceptable in lieu).

Responsibilities

• Review prepared tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts, checking for errors or discrepancies and ensuring documentation.
• Provide guidance to tax preparers on tax matters and act as a technical resource for complex questions.
• Interface with client personnel to review and apply accounting and tax principles.
• Contact clients by phone or email to gather information.
• Ensure files have signatures, supporting documents, and comply with filing due dates.
• Obtain proper filing extensions when necessary.
• Perform detailed reviews, research, and compliance work with focus on calculations and tax law.
• Maintain compliance with firm policies and participate in internal tax training.
• Conduct complex tax research and stay abreast of current tax laws.
• Assist clients with tax planning and business strategy.
• Provide training and supervision to junior family members.

Skills

Tax review

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Job description

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 services. Even with more than 9,000 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 seeking to hire an experienced Seasonal Tax Reviewer to join our talented tax team. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts. They also act as a technical resource and point of escalation for complex tax question.

This role is intended for casual and/or seasonal family members.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Seasonal Tax Reviewer role:

• Review prepared tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts, checking for errors or discrepancies, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is included.
• Provide guidance to tax preparers on tax matters and act as a technical resource for complex tax questions.
• Frequently interface with client personnel to review and apply accounting and tax principles
• Contact clients by phone or email to gather necessary information.
• Review files to ensure that they possess the necessary signatures, contain the necessary supporting documentation, and comply with filing due dates
• Obtain proper filing extensions when necessary
• Perform detailed review on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance, depending on experience.
• Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions
• Conduct complex tax research and continue to abreast of current tax laws and regulations.
• Assist clients with tax planning and business strategy.
• Provide training and supervision to junior family members.

What You Will Need

• 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• CPA is required (JD or Enrolled Agent is acceptable in lieu).

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 Massachusetts is: $53.40 - $87.70.

The compensation range for this position in New York is: $59.40 - $90.70.

The compensation range for this position in New Jersey is: $57.40 - $87.70.

The compensation range for this position in Maryland is: $51.40 - $87.70.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.