Tax & Audit Associate – Growth, Collaboration, CPA Path

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Salinas, CA is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to support audit, review, compilation and other assurance services starting June 2027. You will gain experience across procedures, workpapers, and systems while contributing to client engagements.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, are eligible to sit for the CPA exam, and are willing to travel to client sites. CLA offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA eligibility preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• 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 and communicating progress.
• Expands industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA team members on a regular basis.
• Potential opportunity to prepare tax returns.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

CPA eligibility

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Salinas, CA is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to support audit, review, compilation and other assurance services starting June 2027. You will gain experience across procedures, workpapers, and systems while contributing to client engagements.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, are eligible to sit for the CPA exam, and are willing to travel to client sites. CLA offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.