Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Southern Minnesota

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Internal Operations Intern for our Mankato and Owatonna locations, with a start in January 2027 and an anticipated end in April 2027.

You will review and organize client incoming tax documents, assist with intake and routing, and help ensure deadlines are met.

Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance are preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows is expected, plus reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's degree; Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• 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 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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Windows

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 Operations Intern.

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.

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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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