Senior Accounting Methods, Federal Tax Strategy Expert

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CLA is hiring a Senior – Accounting Methods in California to join the Federal Tax Strategies team. You will advise on accounting methods, research tax issues, and collaborate across the Firm on client projects, filings, and method changes.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results-orientation while mentoring staff and contributing to multiple engagements. Required: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 2 years of relevant experience; CPA eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• Experience in business services, public accounting or consulting preferred.
• Experience in accounting methods preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Access preferred.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

CLA is hiring a Senior – Accounting Methods in California to join the Federal Tax Strategies team. You will advise on accounting methods, research tax issues, and collaborate across the Firm on client projects, filings, and method changes.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results-orientation while mentoring staff and contributing to multiple engagements. Required: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 2 years of relevant experience; CPA eligibility preferred.