Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Central Illinois

CliftonLarsonAllen; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Internal Operations Interns for its Illinois locations, including Bloomington, Champaign, Dixon, and Peoria. The program starts in January 2027 and ends in April 2027, offering hands-on experience in tax document workflow and client service.

You will review documents, assist with intake, and help ensure timely delivery and compliance while supporting a collaborative team in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize client incoming tax documents.
• Assist with intake of tax information and prepare for routing.
• Ensure all client documents are tracked and kept current.
• Organize, scan and process tax documents.
• Assemble client tax returns following established procedures.
• Assist team in meeting government deadlines.
• E-filing and other final delivery steps.
• Assist with preparation of informational tax documents.
• Provide general operational support as requested.

Skills

MS Windows

MS Office

Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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 Bloomington, Champaign, Dixon, Peoria, IL locations are each seeking Internal Operations Interns.

The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2027.

The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2027.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and organize client incoming tax documents.

• Assist with intake of tax information and prepare for routing.

• Ensure all client documents are being tracked and kept current.

• Organize, scan and process tax documents.

• Assemble client tax returns following established procedures.

• Assist team in meeting strict government deadlines.

• E-filing and other final delivery type steps.

• Other responsibilities may include preparation of informational tax documents.

• General operational support and other responsibilities/tasks as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor's degree - Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.

• Willingness to learn new technologies.

• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

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 the position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $16.00 - $21.00.

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.