Senior - Sales Tax Consulting

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in California. You will research multistate sales and use tax issues, lead compliance engagements, and identify tax-saving opportunities for clients across jurisdictions.

You will partner with CLA service lines and leverage technology to deliver efficient, accurate results while mentoring junior staff and expanding your expertise in complex multistate tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• CPA eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on multistate sales and use tax issues, including nexus, taxability, and exemptions to minimize client exposure.
• Lead and support compliance engagements — return preparation, voluntary disclosure agreements, and audit defense across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate actionable insights to clients in clear, business-friendly language.
• Manage engagements from scoping through delivery, with increasing ownership of timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
• Partner across CLA service lines — income tax, property tax, credits & incentives — to deliver integrated solutions.
• Leverage technology and automation to drive efficiency, accuracy, and a best‑in‑class client experience.
• Grow your expertise through CLA's SALT training programs, hands‑on client work, and exposure to complex multistate issues.
• Mentor associates and interns, helping build a high-performing, collaborative SALT team.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice.

How You’ll Create Opportunities In This Senior Role

• Research and advise on multistate sales and use tax issues, including nexus, taxability, and exemptions to minimize client exposure.
• Lead and support compliance engagements — return preparation, voluntary disclosure agreements, and audit defense across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate actionable insights to clients in clear, business-friendly language.
• Manage engagements from scoping through delivery, with increasing ownership of timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
• Partner across CLA service lines — income tax, property tax, credits & incentives — to deliver integrated solutions.
• Leverage technology and automation to drive efficiency, accuracy, and a best‑in‑class client experience.
• Grow your expertise through CLA's SALT training programs, hands‑on client work, and exposure to complex multistate issues.
• Mentor associates and interns, helping build a high-performing, collaborative SALT team.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 2+ years' of relevant experience required
• Experience in business consulting or services preferred
• CPA eligible preferred

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in California is: $84,400.00 – $143,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $71,800.00 – $124,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.