Tax & Audit Associate — Launch Your CPA-Track Career

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks Tax/Audit Associates for our Des Moines and Cedar Rapids offices. You will prepare various tax returns and participate in audit, review and assurance services for diverse clients.

The role builds experience across procedures, workpapers and systems while supporting multiple engagements within budget and on time. Travel to client sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required – Accounting or Finance 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 eligibility

Accounting knowledge

MS Office

Travel to client sites

Financial data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks Tax/Audit Associates for our Des Moines and Cedar Rapids offices. You will prepare various tax returns and participate in audit, review and assurance services for diverse clients.

The role builds experience across procedures, workpapers and systems while supporting multiple engagements within budget and on time. Travel to client sites is required as needed.