Senior - Sales Tax Consulting

CliftonLarsonAllen; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join our State & Local Tax practice in Minnesota. You will lead multistate sales and use tax work, advise clients on nexus and exemptions, and manage engagements from scoping to delivery.

You will mentor associates, collaborate across CLA service lines, and grow expertise through SALT training programs while delivering value through tax-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in sales tax or advisory.
• CPA eligible preferred, consulting experience a plus.

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 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 to deliver integrated SALT solutions.
• Leverage technology and automation to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Grow expertise through CLA SALT training programs and client work.
• Mentor associates and interns, building a high-performing SALT team.

Skills

Sales Tax

Client Advisory

Mentoring

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 aculturethat 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 ourState & Local Tax (SALT)practice.

Howyou'llcreate opportunitiesin thisSenior 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 fieldrequired
• 2+years'ofrelevantexperiencerequired
• 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 mayimpactposition of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position inCaliforniais: $84,400.00 - $143,000.00

The compensation range for this position inMinnesotais: $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.