Senior Accounting Methods — Tax Strategy Specialist

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

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. You will consult on accounting methods issues, perform research, and collaborate on projects with managers, directors, and clients to implement tax strategies.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results orientation, with opportunities for growth, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration across the firm.

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 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

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. You will consult on accounting methods issues, perform research, and collaborate on projects with managers, directors, and clients to implement tax strategies.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results orientation, with opportunities for growth, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration across the firm.