Tax & Audit Associate - Flexible PTO & Parental Leave

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Medical coverage

Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Bellevue and Tacoma seeks Tax/Audit Associates to prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements. You will gain experience across individuals, corporations, partnerships, and more, while learning procedures and systems.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA eligibility, and willingness to travel to client sites. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required – 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.
• 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Bellevue and Tacoma seeks Tax/Audit Associates to prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements. You will gain experience across individuals, corporations, partnerships, and more, while learning procedures and systems.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA eligibility, and willingness to travel to client sites. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are expected.