Tax and Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - Akron/Canton, OH

CliftonLarsonAllen; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) in Akron, Ohio is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for an anticipated January 2028 start. The program offers hands-on experience across tax returns, audit and assurance services, and exposure to client engagements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA eligibility and willingness to travel to client sites. Strong MS Office skills and a proactive attitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Credit requirements 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 Office products.

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 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

Accounting principles

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (in progress)

CPA exam eligibility per state requirements

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, Ohio locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns. The anticipated start date for this role is :January 2028.

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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

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Achieving credit requirements to be 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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