Experienced Tax Associate
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP • Albuquerque, New Mexico • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 23, 2026
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.
CLA is looking to hire an Experienced Tax Associate to join our group in our Albuquerque, NM or Phoenix/Tucson, AZ offices!
As a Tax Associate, you will:
- Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of income tax returns, as well as performing limited tax research with guidance
- Handles routine client tax questions and works with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance
- Have the ability to prepare simple tax returns.
- Completes tax related research and special projects as needed.
- Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA eligibility preferred
- 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable)
- You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
- You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.
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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.
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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $64,000–$87,000 per year (median ~$77,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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