Tax & Audit Associate - CPA Track & Client Exposure

CliftonLarsonAllen; Dixon (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) in multiple Illinois locations seeks Tax/Audit Associates to prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements with professional diligence. The role offers exposure to various industries and opportunities to develop expertise while meeting budgets and timelines.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, CPA eligibility, and are proficient with MS Office. Travel to client sites is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Accounting/Finance preferred).
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam under state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Perform 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 team members regularly.

Skills

Client communication

Learning agility

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) in multiple Illinois locations seeks Tax/Audit Associates to prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements with professional diligence. The role offers exposure to various industries and opportunities to develop expertise while meeting budgets and timelines.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, CPA eligibility, and are proficient with MS Office. Travel to client sites is required as part of the role.