Associate - State & 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 looking to hire an Experienced Associate - SALT to join our fast-growing State & Local Tax practice. Most of CLA's clients do not have an internal tax team they can go to for guidance. This means you will have the opportunity to work directly with business owners and leaders and help them get the tax guidance they need to grow their business.

How you'll create opportunities in this Experienced Associate - SALT role:

• Be part of a State & Local Tax practice that is experiencing tremendous growth and creating opportunity for you to grow your career.
• Manage and prepare indirect tax, income/franchise tax and property tax compliance returns utilizing various methods with multiple government agencies across the United States.
• Research and document technical conclusions related to day-to-day state and local tax matters that arise.
• Review and resolve jurisdictional inquiries and notices.
• Correspond with clients on indirect tax, income/franchise tax and property tax compliance inquiries and issues as needed.
• Work with team to ensure all returns are filed timely according to the Monthly Compliance Calendar.
• Other related duties as appropriate to support CLA clients.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience: One year of experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting firm and/or professional services firm.
• Certification/ Licenses: CPA certification or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of State & Local Tax preferred.

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.