Tax and Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - Central California

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) invites applicants for Tax/Audit Intern positions at our Salinas and Paso Robles offices in California. The anticipated start is January 2028 and end in April 2028.

Interns will prepare diverse tax returns, assist with audits, and gain practical experience across client engagements while collaborating with CLA professionals. Successful candidates will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, aiming for CPA eligibility, and comfortable using MS Office

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA exam eligibility per state.
• 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.
• 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

Willingness to travel

Learning new technologies

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

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 Salinas and Paso Robles locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.

The anticipated start date for this role is: January, 2028.

The anticipated end date for this role is: April, 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.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in California is: $30.00 – $35.00

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.