Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - St. Louis, Missouri

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA in St. Louis, MO is seeking Internal Operations Interns for a January 2027 start through April 2027. The role focuses on organizing tax documents, information intake, and timely processing to support client service and compliance.

You will work with a team to track documents, prepare for filing, and assist with e-filing while gaining exposure to tax operations in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with accounting or finance emphasis.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and MS 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 current.
• Organizes, scans and processes tax documents.
• Assembles client tax returns following procedures.
• Assists team in meeting government deadlines.
• E-filing and other final delivery steps.
• Other responsibilities may include preparation of informational tax documents.
• General operational support and other responsibilities/tasks as requested.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (pursuing)

Tools

MS 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 St. Louis, MO location is seeking Internal Operations Interns. The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2027. The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2027.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Start your inspired career

When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].