Senior SALT Consultant: Multistate Tax Strategy

CliftonLarsonAllen; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in a role focused on multistate sales and use tax.

The position emphasizes researching tax issues, leading compliance engagements, and delivering actionable insights to clients across jurisdictions while collaborating with other tax service lines. CLA offers training and mentorship within a supportive SALT team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in business consulting or services preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Sales tax knowledge

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA eligible preferred

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in a role focused on multistate sales and use tax.

The position emphasizes researching tax issues, leading compliance engagements, and delivering actionable insights to clients across jurisdictions while collaborating with other tax service lines. CLA offers training and mentorship within a supportive SALT team.