Tax and Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Providence, RI

CliftonLarsonAllen; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Providence, RI office. This role focuses on preparing tax returns, executing audit and assurance tasks, and gaining practical experience across client engagements.

We value curiosity, collaboration, transparency, inclusivity and reliability, and offer growth opportunities within a supportive CLA community. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA exam eligibility preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• 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 tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience 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 training opportunities.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members regularly.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Providence, RI office location is 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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