Tax Senior Associate

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in St. Louis, MO seeks a Tax Senior Associate to join the Heartland CLA Region. Responsibilities include supervising tax engagements for individuals and entities, and delivering client-focused advisory services with a focus on engagement management.

The role emphasizes training and developing team members, expanding technical knowledge, and collaborating across the tax team. A CPA or EA is preferred with 2+ years in public accounting; located in the Heartland region with

Qualifications

• 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 are 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!

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.

Skills

CPA licensing

Public accounting experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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 Heartland CLA Region.

Locations

• St. Louis, Missouri
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Peoria, Illinois
• Bloomington, Illinois
• Dixon, Illinois
• Champaign, Illinois
• Danville, Illinois
• O'Fallon, Illinois

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.

Requirements

• 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 are 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!

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Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC‑registered investment advisor.

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