Tax and Audit Interns - Winter 2027 - Indianapolis, IN

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA in Indianapolis is seeking Tax/Audit Interns to support tax preparation and assurance services for diverse clients. The role provides exposure to client engagements, workpapers, and firm systems, with emphasis on learning and professional growth.

The internship requires progress toward a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA exam credit requirements, and a proactive attitude toward new technologies and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• Credit requirements to sit for CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
• Proficient with MS Windows and Office products.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience with procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, communicating progress.
• Expands industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients and formal training.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

CPA eligibility

MS Office

Travel willingness

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS 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 Indianapolis location is seeking Tax/Audit Interns.

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 - 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.