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

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Associates at our Akron and Canton locations with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

Join a culture that values accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, and collaboration while gaining experience across tax returns, audits, and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other 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 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

CPA exam eligibility

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 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.