Senior Accounting Methods: Tax Strategy & Research Lead

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm offering wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. The Senior - Accounting Methods role focuses on accounting methods for tax strategies, including research, project collaboration, and client interviews within Federal Tax Strategies.

The position emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results-orientation, with growth and a collaborative 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

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm offering wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. The Senior - Accounting Methods role focuses on accounting methods for tax strategies, including research, project collaboration, and client interviews within Federal Tax Strategies.

The position emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results-orientation, with growth and a collaborative work environment.