Senior - Accounting Methods
About The Position
CLA is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join its Federal Tax Strategies team. The team advises clients on tax strategies involving the timing and character of income, expenses, capitalization, and cost recovery. It determines optimal tax treatment and establishes and executes procedures, such as Form 3115 filings, to implement strategies. The team also researches and navigates new or complex tax issues to create opportunities. The role consults on accounting methods matters, researches tax issues, and contributes to client projects from interviews and data review through calculations, analysis, and supporting tax form filings. It collaborates with firm leaders and other personnel, mentors staff, and manages contributions to multiple projects. CLA describes the position as offering growth, flexibility, and a collaborative work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving and creative skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
- High integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
- Experience in business services, public accounting, or consulting.
- Experience in accounting methods.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Responsibilities
- Consult on accounting methods issues, including automatic and non-automatic accounting method changes; overall methods; revenue and expense recognition; inventory; capitalization; cost recovery; and accounting periods.
- Research accounting methods tax issues to maintain and expand subject-matter knowledge.
- Participate and collaborate in accounting methods projects, including client interviews, reviewing client data, preparing calculations and analysis, and preparing supporting tax form filings.
- Collaborate with managers, directors, principals, industry leaders, and other marketing and business personnel throughout the firm.
- Coach or mentor staff to enhance their skills and support their career development.
- Contribute effectively and reliably to multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit options including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Well-being support focused on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
