Are you interested in working for one of the nation's largest professional services firms? Do you need a new challenge? Or a family-oriented culture that is second to none?

CLA is looking to hirean Experienced Tax Associate to join our Tax and Compliance team in our Minneapolis location.

The Experienced Tax Associate works with the Internal Finance Tax Team in the preparation and filing of CLA's federal partnership tax return and state partnership/composite tax returns and the gathering and distribution of tax information to the CLA owners. In addition, the Direct Taxes Experienced Associate may work with CLA's indirect taxes such as sales/use, personal property, B&O, franchise, and excise tax return preparation and filing.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct Tax Filings: Prepare and review partnership and composite tax returns. Assist with gathering tax information from and distributing tax information to the CLA owners.

• Ledger and Workpapers: Prepare and review workpapers created from accrual-basis ledger and convert to tax-basis workpaper to support tax trial balance.

• Indirect Tax: Assist with preparation and review of indirect taxes as requested.

• Tax research: Monitor tax developments. Complete tax related research and special projects.

• Audit: Assist as needed with response to audits.

• Software Tools: Gain proficiency with Pfx Engagement and CCH Axcess.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred or 4 years' experience in lieu

Certifications / Licenses

• Working to obtain CPA designation, preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office Products is necessary. Regular use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Adobe, STAR, Workday and other internal systems.

Organizational Interfaces

• The Direct Taxes Associate works directly with and reports to the Finance Director of Tax & Compliance.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
• This position requires <10% travel.

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

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