Senior Associate - State and Local Tax

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.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is growing and seeking to hire a Senior Associate - State and Local Tax to join our talented State & Local Tax (SALT) team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this position you should have the following: excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

How you'll create opportunities in this Senior Associate - State and Local Tax role:

What you will need:

• Work closely with State and Local Tax ("SALT") leadership to help drive SALT growth both internally and externally, with a focus on sales/use tax compliance projects.
• Manage SALT sales/use tax compliance projects and risk mitigation with Sales Tax Outsourcing ("STO") team.
• Assist with mapping/automation projects; registration and notice queries.
• Mentor associates and continue to assist with growing and training the SALT team.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of sales and use tax return preparation and filing.
• Review draft returns and reconciliation reports prepared by staff, providing constructive feedback to support team development and technical growth.
• Support associates in troubleshooting and resolving issues encountered during the return preparation and filing process.
• Communicate with clients to gather required data and documentation for accurate and timely sales and use tax return preparation.
• Inform clients of potential sales and use tax exposure risks identified during return preparation and collaborate with the SALT team to develop and deliver appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Advise clients on upcoming changes in sales and use tax reporting requirements and taxability rules that may affect their operations.
• Assist clients with the implementation of sales and use tax software by understanding their business operations, configuring the software to meet their specific needs, and providing training on its use and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as a leader to ensure all CLA risk management policies and procedures, including engagement set-up; client billing and collections; and document retention policies are followed and that the SALT staff are trained and aware of all policies.

Your experience likely includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Eligible to sit for the CPA preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience required

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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.

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