Senior - Sales Tax Consulting

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Tampa, FL

About The Position

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients, people, and communities through a range of services including wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. CLA is seeking a Sales Tax Consulting Senior to join its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role involves researching and advising on multistate sales and use tax issues, leading compliance engagements, identifying tax savings opportunities, managing engagements, partnering across service lines, leveraging technology, growing expertise through training and client work, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
2+ years' of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience in business consulting or services preferred
CPA eligible preferred

Responsibilities

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.