Tax Senior Associate — Client Advisory & Leadership

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental & Vision

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Heartland CLA Region with locations in St. Louis, Kansas City and several IL sites.

The role focuses on preparing, supervising, and reviewing tax engagements for individuals and entities, while collaborating with clients and tax teammates on complex issues. The position emphasizes engagement leadership, coaching junior staff, and expanding technical knowledge through ongoing training and client exposure.

Qualifications

• CPA license (or EA eligible) or ability to sit for CPA exams and 150-credit requirement.
• At least 2 years' experience as an associate in public accounting.
• Ability to partner with clients to provide tax advisory services and work with team members on complex issues.
• Focus on engagement management and operational excellence.
• Willingness to develop and train junior team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and client-service mindset.
• Love for public accounting and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, supervise, and review individual, C corporation, S corporation, and partnership engagements.
• Partner with clients to provide customized tax advisory services and collaborate with tax team members on complex issues.
• Focus on engagement management and operational excellence.
• Develop and train team members to help them build careers.
• Expand technical and professional knowledge through client work, self-study, and training opportunities.
• Work with a variety of clients and opportunities.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Engagement management

Tax advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Heartland CLA Region with locations in St. Louis, Kansas City and several IL sites.

The role focuses on preparing, supervising, and reviewing tax engagements for individuals and entities, while collaborating with clients and tax teammates on complex issues. The position emphasizes engagement leadership, coaching junior staff, and expanding technical knowledge through ongoing training and client exposure.