Tax & Audit Associate — Growth & Flexible PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

12 weeks parental leave

Volunteer time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Complete list of benefits here

Job summary

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Bellevue and Tacoma locations to prepare tax returns and perform audit, review, and other assurance services.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and are eligible to sit the CPA exam, with willingness to travel to client sites and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

We welcome curious, collaborative, and reliable professionals who value accountability and professional growth within a supportive CLA culture.

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

CPA exam eligibility

Accounting principles

Willingness to learn technologies

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Bellevue and Tacoma locations to prepare tax returns and perform audit, review, and other assurance services.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and are eligible to sit the CPA exam, with willingness to travel to client sites and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

We welcome curious, collaborative, and reliable professionals who value accountability and professional growth within a supportive CLA culture.