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Experienced Tax Associate

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Irvine, CA · Posted November 6, 2026

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About the job

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.

As an Experienced Tax Associate , you’ll gain deep industry insight. You’ll be able to sit across the table from a CFO from your industry and speak their language. You will become a true industry consultant.

CLA is looking to hire an Experienced Tax Associate to join our Manufacturing practice!

As an Experienced Tax Associate, you will:

Prepare and review tax returns with the tax team. Handle routine client tax questions and work with client to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.

Complete tax-related research and special projects as needed.

Have the ability to prepare simple tax returns.

Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers.

Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.

What you will need:

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable).

Eligible to sit for the CPA preferred.

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.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in CA is $65,000.00 - $110,000.00

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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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