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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.
As an Experienced Tax Associate, you’ll gain deep industry insight. You’ll be able to sit across the table from a CFO from your industry and speak their language. You will become a true industry consultant.
CLA is looking to hire an Experienced Tax Associate to join our Sacramento tax practice!
As an Experienced Tax Associate, you will:
Prepare and review tax returns with the tax team. Handle routine client tax questions and work with client to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.
Complete tax-related research and special projects as needed.
Have the ability to prepare simple tax returns.
Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers.
Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
What you will need:
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
You have at least one year of experience in a tax role with a public accounting firm.
You have an active CPA license (or EA) or are eligible to sit for the CPA exams and meet the 150-credit requirement to obtain a CPA license.
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 to work with clients’ to help their businesses succeed strategically.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in CA is $65,000.00 - $110,000.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least one year of experience in a tax role with a public accounting firm
- Active CPA license or EA, or eligible to sit for CPA exams and meet 150-credit requirement
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
- Problem-solving and client-service orientation
- Willingness to mentor and develop interns
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.
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CLA is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. Learn more about CLA.
