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 currently seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Senior role:
- Research and advise on multistate sales and use tax issues, including nexus, taxability, and exemptions to minimize client exposure.
- Lead and support compliance engagements — return preparation, voluntary disclosure agreements, and audit defense across multiple jurisdictions.
- Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate actionable insights to clients in clear, business-friendly language.
- Manage engagements from scoping through delivery, with increasing ownership of timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
- Partner across CLA service lines — income tax, property tax, credits & incentives — to deliver integrated solutions.
- Leverage technology and automation to drive efficiency, accuracy, and a best-in-class client experience.
- Grow your expertise through CLA's SALT training programs, hands-on client work, and exposure to complex multistate issues.
- Mentor associates and interns, helping build a high-performing, collaborative SALT team.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 2+ years' of relevant experience required
- Experience in business consulting or services preferred
- CPA eligible preferred
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 California is: $84,400.00 – $143,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $71,800.00 – $124,000.00
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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 related field
- 2+ years' of relevant experience
- Experience in business consulting or services
- CPA eligible
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and family-building programs are emphasized alongside resources for caregivers and nursing parents. These offerings indicate meaningful support for major life events and family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO for eligible roles, paid holidays, and volunteer time off point to a broad time-off portfolio. These options expand scheduling flexibility beyond standard vacation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and mental-health programs include virtual care, counseling, CBT tools, condition-management, and a wellness stipend. Added lifestyle supports such as Hinge Health and Omada broaden wellbeing resources.
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What We Do
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 7,000 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.
