Senior Accounting Methods & Tax Strategy Lead

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks a Senior – Accounting Methods to join the Federal Tax Strategies team in Portland, OR. You will influence accounting method changes and provide strategic tax guidance to clients and the team.

Expect to conduct method-related research, lead client interviews, review data, and prepare calculations and filings. The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and collaboration with leaders across the Firm while mentoring staff and managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

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

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

Integrity & dependability

Mentoring staff

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks a Senior – Accounting Methods to join the Federal Tax Strategies team in Portland, OR. You will influence accounting method changes and provide strategic tax guidance to clients and the team.

Expect to conduct method-related research, lead client interviews, review data, and prepare calculations and filings. The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and collaboration with leaders across the Firm while mentoring staff and managing multiple projects.