Tax and Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Western Washington

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Medical coverage

Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Bellevue and Tacoma is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to join our client-focused team. You will prepare tax returns and participate in audits, reviews, and assurance services.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, are eligible for the CPA exam, and are willing to travel to client sites. Proficiency with MS Windows and Office is preferred.

We offer Flexible PTO, parental leave, volunteer time off, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Willingness to travel

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Windows

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 Bellevue and Tacoma locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.

Come and see for yourself!

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.

The wage range for this position is: $58,400 - $100,000.

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Our Perks For Full Time Positions

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time off
• Customized mental health programs and comprehensive medical coverage
• Quarterly wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

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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.