Senior Associate - Accounting Methods Group

at CliftonLArsonAllen in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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 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

CLA is currently seeking a Senior Associate - Accounting Methods Group to join our Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) practice.

How you'll create opportunities in this Senior Associate - Accounting Methods Group role in Federal Tax Strategies:
Manage accounting method tax studies including client interviews, reviewing client data, developing client and industry specific tools and templates, and preparing technical reports.
Possess knowledge of tax accounting methods and inventories, including timing of income and deductions, LIFO inventory implementation and enhancements, application of the uniform capitalization rules, capitalization versus expense issues, and other federal tax issues.
Consult on accounting method-related issues including automatic and non-automatic accounting method changes, inventory, revenue recognition, capitalization, cost recovery and accounting periods.
Conduct research related to accounting methods and inventory tax issues to maintain and expand your knowledge base.
Serve as a firmwide resource for accounting methods and inventory related matters.
Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of tax method services.
Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which includes client consultations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of Federal Tax Strategies personnel and client resources.
Open to travel to locations around the firm and client locations.

What you will need:
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
You have a minimum of 2 years of professional services experience in conducting and managing a broad range of tax method and inventory studies, as well as strong tax research skills or industry experience that would easily be transferrable to this type of role.
CPA eligible preferred

The wage range for this position is: $76,000 - $136,000

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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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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CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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