Senior Accounting Methods - Tax Strategy Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. The role focuses on accounting methods changes, research, client data reviews, and filings. You will collaborate with managers and principals to deliver strategic tax solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of experience, CPA exam eligibility preferred, and proficiency with MS Office. CLA emphasizes growth, collaboration, and flexible, supportive work environment.

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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong problem solving

Sound judgment

Integrity and dependability

Sense of urgency and results-orient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

CLA is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. The role focuses on accounting methods changes, research, client data reviews, and filings. You will collaborate with managers and principals to deliver strategic tax solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of experience, CPA exam eligibility preferred, and proficiency with MS Office. CLA emphasizes growth, collaboration, and flexible, supportive work environment.