Tax & Audit Associate — Launch CPA Career & Client Impact

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

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in the United States is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for multiple office locations, including Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

This role offers exposure to tax preparation, audit, and assurance services across a diverse client base. You will prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, participate in audits and reviews, and contribute to client engagements while staying within budget and

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 (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness 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

Tax

Audit

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in the United States is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for multiple office locations, including Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

This role offers exposure to tax preparation, audit, and assurance services across a diverse client base. You will prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, participate in audits and reviews, and contribute to client engagements while staying within budget and