Tax Senior Associate

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Greater Chicagoland Tax practice. You will prepare, supervise, and review individual, C corporation, S corporation, and partnership engagements, and collaborate with clients to deliver customized tax advisory services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, an active CPA license (or EA for Tax positions) or eligibility to sit for CPA exams, and at least 2 years’ public accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Active CPA license (or EA for Tax positions) or eligibility to sit for CPA exams and meet the 150-credit requirement.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an associate in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, supervise, and review individual, C corporation, S corporation, and partnership engagements.
• Partner with clients to provide customized tax advisory services and work closely with other tax team members to identify and research complex tax issues.
• Focus on engagement management and operational excellence.
• Develop and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
• Expand your technical and professional knowledge through greater exposure to client interactions, regular self-study, and training opportunities.
• Get the opportunity to work with many great clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license (or EA for Tax positions) or CPA exam eligibility

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 Tax Senior Associate to join our Greater Chicagoland Tax practice.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Senior Associate role:

• Prepare, supervise, and review individual, C corporation, S corporation, and partnership engagements.
• Partner with clients to provide customized tax advisory services and work closely with other tax team members to identify and research complex tax issues.
• Focus on engagement management and operational excellence.
• Develop and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
• Expand your technical and professional knowledge through greater exposure to client interactions, regular self-study, and training opportunities.
• Get the opportunity to work with many great clients

What You Will Need

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have an active CPA license (or EA for Tax positions) or is eligible to sit for the CPA exams and meet the 150-credit requirement to obtain a CPA license.
• You have at least 2 years’ experience as an associate in public accounting.
• You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
• You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing people.
• You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love public accounting!

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 Illinois is: $72,000.00 – $131,000.00

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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.