Senior Accounting Methods & Tax Strategy Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in California is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team. You will advise on accounting methods, research tax issues, and collaborate on client projects while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results orientation. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 2 years of relevant experience, and CPA exam 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 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 skills

Communication at all levels

Problem solving

Integrity and dependability

Education

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

CPA exam eligibility preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in California is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team. You will advise on accounting methods, research tax issues, and collaborate on client projects while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results orientation. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 2 years of relevant experience, and CPA exam eligibility preferred.