Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Tri Cities, WA

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in the Tri Cities, WA location is seeking an Internal Operations Intern to support tax document processing and client deliverables. The anticipated start date is January 2027, with an anticipated end date in April 2027.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and contributing to timely client work. Responsibilities include organizing and tracking client tax documents, assisting with intake, ensuring accuracy, and supporting e-filing and final delivery steps.

Qualifications

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

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

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

MS 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 Tri Cities, WA location is 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 Washington is: $21 - $26

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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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