Tax Senior, Industrial Sector
CliftonLarsonAllen • Charlotte, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Oct 2, 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.
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our Carolantaville Tax team. In this role, you'll work closely with privately held businesses across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, construction, and real estate. You'll gain exposure to complex tax matters, build trusted client relationships, and develop specialized expertise as you shape your career path and pursue your professional goals. This position is an in-office role based out of our Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem offices.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Senior Tax Associate role:
- Prepare, review, and supervise a variety of tax engagements, including S corporation, partnership, and other pass-through entity returns, while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Partner with clients and engagement teams to provide customized tax compliance and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and achieve their business objectives.
- Research and analyze technical tax issues, developing practical recommendations and solutions for both clients and internal stakeholders.
- Manage multiple engagements and priorities, driving operational excellence while maintaining exceptional client service.
- Build and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering value.
- Mentor and develop team members by providing coaching, technical guidance, and support for professional growth.
- Expand your technical and industry expertise through hands-on client experience, ongoing learning opportunities, and collaboration with experienced tax professionals.
- Contribute to a broad range of tax engagements, including C corporation returns, tax provisions, and individual tax returns, as business needs require.
What you will need:
- You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- You have at least 2 years of experience in public accounting or a professional services firm; 3 years is preferred.
- You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
- You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing people.
- You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.
- You love to work with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically.
- You have earned or are hopeful to earn your EA, CPA, or JD license in the near future.
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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 $86,000–$93,000 per year (median ~$87,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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