Associate - Winter 2027 - Fox Cities, WI

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to support individuals, businesses and partnerships from Appleton, Fond du Lac, and Oshkosh locations. You will prepare tax returns, assist with audits, and gain experience across procedures, workpapers and systems.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, are eligible for CPA exams, and are willing to travel to client sites while learning new technologies in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required – Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience with procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget.
• Expands industry knowledge through peers, clients, and formal training.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA team members on a regular basis.

Skills

Tax preparation

Audit support

GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Appleton, Fond du Lac, and Oshkosh locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.