Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Central Illinois

CliftonLarsonAllen; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) in Illinois invites applications for Internal Operations Interns across Bloomington, Champaign, Dixon and Peoria. The role starts January 2027 and ends April 2027, with learning-focused responsibilities and exposure to tax document processing in a dynamic firm.

As an intern, you will review client tax documents, assist with intake, help track papers, support e-filing, and contribute to meeting government deadlines.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

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 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.

Skills

MS Windows & Office

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

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 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.