Deal Services Intern: Financial Due Diligence

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Deal Services Intern to support earnings diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity groups and strategic buyers. The role begins in January 2027 and ends in April 2027, offering exposure to financial analysis and client-facing projects.

You’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, should meet CFA/CPA exam prep readiness, and have strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CFA, CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality of earnings due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers.
• Analyzes financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Prepares/evaluates pro forma financial information.
• Evaluates effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements.
• Performs industry and company research. Correlates due diligence findings with client valuations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting/Finance bachelor’s degree (in progress)

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Deal Services Intern to support earnings diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity groups and strategic buyers. The role begins in January 2027 and ends in April 2027, offering exposure to financial analysis and client-facing projects.

You’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, should meet CFA/CPA exam prep readiness, and have strong MS Office skills.