Senior SALT Consultant — Multistate Tax Strategy & Growth

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 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.