Tax and Audit Associate - Fall 2025 - Central FL

Davita Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Florida is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and conducting audits, along with client engagement and project support. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and be eligible for the CPA exam, with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and a willingness to learn new technologies. The position offers a proactive environment focused on professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Comprehensive benefit options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required - Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget.

Skills

General knowledge of accounting principles

Willingness to learn new technologies

Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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 Central Florida locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.

• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.

• Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.

• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.

• Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.

• Completes research and special projects as needed.

• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required - Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.

• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.

• Willingness to learn new technologies.

• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

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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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