Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Southern Minnesota

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Minnesota seeks an Internal Operations Intern at our Mankato and Owatonna offices for Jan 2027 to Apr 2027. You will support tax document intake and processing, helping ensure client files are organized and current.

You will gain exposure to client work while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with travel to client sites as needed and a compensation range that reflects Minnesota market rates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (strongly preferred).
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and organizes client incoming tax documents.
• Assists with intake of tax information and prepares for routing.
• Ensures all client documents are tracked and kept current.
• Organizes, scans and processes tax documents.
• Assembles client tax returns following established procedures.
• Assists team in meeting government deadlines.
• E-filing and other final delivery type steps.
• Other responsibilities may include preparation of informational tax documents.
• General operational support and other tasks as requested.

Skills

MS Windows

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Willingness to travel

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (strongly preferred)

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 Mankato and Owatonna locations are each seeking an Internal OperationsIntern**.

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

• Reviews and organizes client incoming tax documents.
• Assists with intake of tax information and prepares for routing.
• Ensures all client documents are being tracked and kept current.
• Organizes, scans and processes tax documents.
• Assembles client tax returns following established procedures.
• Assists 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 Minnesota is: $19 - $24.

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.

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