Senior - Accounting Methods

CliftonLarsonAllen • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

CLA is seeking a Senior – Accounting Methods to join its Federal Tax Strategies team. The Accounting Methods team advises clients on tax strategies involving the timing and character of income, expenses, capitalization, and cost recovery. The team determines optimal tax treatment and establishes and executes procedures, such as Form 3115 filings, to implement strategies. It also researches and navigates new or complex tax issues to identify opportunities.

The role involves advising on accounting methods issues, researching tax matters, contributing to client projects, collaborating with colleagues across the firm, and coaching or mentoring staff. CLA describes the role as offering growth, flexibility, and a collaborative work environment. Compensation varies by location; listed ranges span $74,000 to $146,000. CLA offers comprehensive benefit options including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills, with sound judgment.
• High integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible 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 involving overall methods, revenue and expense recognition, inventory, capitalization, cost recovery, and accounting periods.
• Conduct research on accounting methods tax issues to maintain and expand knowledge.
• Participate in accounting methods projects, including client interviews, client data review, calculations, analysis, and preparation of 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

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior