Tax and Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Akron/Canton, OH

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Akron and Canton is seeking Tax/Audit Associates with a January 2027 start date. You will prepare tax returns and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance work while supporting client engagements and expanding industry knowledge.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA eligibility, and proficiency with MS Office. Willingness to travel to client sites and strong accounting principles knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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 Windows and Office products.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

MS Office

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 Akron and Canton locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates. The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2027

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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 in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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.

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.