Tax & Audit Associate — CPA Prep, Client Impact, Travel

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

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Illinois is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria locations. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

You will prepare various tax returns and perform audit, review, and other assurance services, gaining experience and knowledge across procedures and systems. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA eligibility, and a willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; accounting or finance preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• 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 tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience with procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues.
• Expands industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and training.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members.

Skills

Accounting principles

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Illinois is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria locations. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

You will prepare various tax returns and perform audit, review, and other assurance services, gaining experience and knowledge across procedures and systems. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA eligibility, and a willingness to travel to client sites.