Tax & Audit Associate - CPA Pathway

CliftonLarsonAllen; Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness at CLA

Health, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Charlotte/Raleigh/Triad (Winston-Salem) locations. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

You will prepare tax returns and participate in audit, review, and other assurance services, while gaining experience across client engagements and firm procedures. You’ll collaborate with clients and CLA colleagues, learn procedures and systems, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required or 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.
• Perform s 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Charlotte/Raleigh/Triad (Winston-Salem) locations. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

You will prepare tax returns and participate in audit, review, and other assurance services, while gaining experience across client engagements and firm procedures. You’ll collaborate with clients and CLA colleagues, learn procedures and systems, and travel as needed.