Tax & Audit Associate – CPA Track & Client Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Illinois seeks a Tax/Audit Associate to join our Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria offices. You will prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements while expanding industry knowledge and utilizing CLA resources.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA exam eligibility. Travel to client sites is required; strong MS Windows/Office skills are expected. Competitive wage range offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products; willing to travel.

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.

Skills

CPA eligibility

Accounting knowledge

Willingness to learn new technologies

Microsoft Windows & Office

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Illinois seeks a Tax/Audit Associate to join our Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria offices. You will prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements while expanding industry knowledge and utilizing CLA resources.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA exam eligibility. Travel to client sites is required; strong MS Windows/Office skills are expected. Competitive wage range offered.