Senior Sales Tax Consultant

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Research and advise on multistate sales and use tax issues, including nexus, taxability, and exemptions to minimize client exposure.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeTampa • California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,400 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
2+ years' of relevant experience required
Experience in business consulting or services preferred
CPA eligible preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

multistate sales taxuse taxcompliance engagementsreturn preparationvoluntary disclosure agreementsaudit defensetax savings opportunitiesnexustaxabilityexemptions

Soft Skills

communicationclient relationship managementmentoringcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingbusiness acumentime managementteam building

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPA eligible