Tax and Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Western OH

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Maumee and Findlay, Ohio locations. You will prepare tax returns and perform audit, review, and other assurance services while gaining experience across client engagements.

The role emphasizes timely delivery, budget awareness, and ongoing professional development. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and be eligible for the CPA exam, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or strongly preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Gains experience with audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget.
• Identifies issues and communicates progress to clients and CLA team.
• Expands industry knowledge through training and peer interactions.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members regularly.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA exam eligible

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 Maumee and Findlay Ohio 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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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.

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