Seasonal Tax Preparer

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) • Livingston, NJ

6d

About The Position

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. About the role: CLA is hiring Seasonal Tax Preparers for our New Jersey location. This role will start with CLA in February 2026 and end in mid-April 2026. As a Seasonal Tax Preparer, you will: Prepare individual tax returns (1040’s) and possibly corporate, partnership, and other types of returns (depending on experience) Provide basic accounting services as needed Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions Communicate directly with client when appropriate Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• Either a 2 or 4-year accounting degree is preferred (relevant work experience, may be considered in-lieu of degree)
• 1-2 years of tax return preparation experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return preparation
• Strong analytical skills to enable effective decision-making
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Excellent client service orientation with an ability to handle pressure in a positive, professional manner

Nice To Haves

• CPA desired but not required
• Prior experience with a public accounting and/or professional services firm preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual tax returns (1040’s) and possibly corporate, partnership, and other types of returns (depending on experience)
• Provide basic accounting services as needed
• Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions
• Communicate directly with client when appropriate
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• 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.
• Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader.
• At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.
• Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees