Tax & Audit Associate — Grow, Impact & CPA‑Ready

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

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in Illinois invites applications for Tax/Audit Associates across Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Join a firm committed to integrity, collaboration, and client service while expanding your tax and assurance experience. You will prepare returns for individuals and businesses, participate in audits, reviews, and compilations, and contribute to client engagements on time and within budget.

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 financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and ability 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in Illinois invites applications for Tax/Audit Associates across Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Join a firm committed to integrity, collaboration, and client service while expanding your tax and assurance experience. You will prepare returns for individuals and businesses, participate in audits, reviews, and compilations, and contribute to client engagements on time and within budget.