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 currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our telecommunications team focused on indirect tax compliance. Our telecommunications team helps companies, from startups to seasoned organizations, build and strategize their communications business in a way that is innovative and compliant. We help clients define clear objectives and identify areas of growth, and our experienced team keeps clients informed on the latest policies affecting communications providers.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Senior Associate role:

• Prepare and review multistate indirect tax compliance returns for telecommunication companies utilizing various methods (Paper, E File, EDI Upload) with various government agencies across the Unites States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Manage recurring compliance engagements, including gathering client data, preparing workpapers, reconciling tax calculations, and ensuring timely and accurate filings and payments.
• Perform tax research and document technical conclusions, supporting analyses, and recommendations.
• Review and resolve jurisdictional inquiries, notices, amended returns, and refund claims.
• Coordinate with managers, directors, and other engagement team members to manage deadlines, resolve technical issues, and deliver high-quality client service.
• Support client relationship management through regular communication, status updates, and proactive identification of client needs.
• Other related duties as appropriate to support CLA clients.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
• 2 years of Telecom Industry experience
• 2 years of Account Management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and MS Office products is necessary
• Familiarity with TEM/vendor portals preferred

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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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