Tax & Audit Associate — CPA-Eligible with Client Impact

CliftonLarsonAllen; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria offices to support tax return preparation and audit engagements for a diverse client base.

The role offers exposure to accounting practices, client service experience, and opportunities for CPA exam progression within a collaborative, inclusive culture. Applicants should be prepared to travel to client sites as needed and grow with CLA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Perform 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.

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria offices to support tax return preparation and audit engagements for a diverse client base.

The role offers exposure to accounting practices, client service experience, and opportunities for CPA exam progression within a collaborative, inclusive culture. Applicants should be prepared to travel to client sites as needed and grow with CLA.