Tax & Audit Associate – Start Your Inspired Career

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA's St. Louis location is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to join a collaborative team focused on serving clients with integrity and professional excellence.

The anticipated start date for this role is January 2027, and you will work on tax returns, audits, reviews, and other assurance services while growing your knowledge through hands-on client engagements. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA exam eligibility, and readiness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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

Accountability

Initiative

Honesty

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA's St. Louis location is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to join a collaborative team focused on serving clients with integrity and professional excellence.

The anticipated start date for this role is January 2027, and you will work on tax returns, audits, reviews, and other assurance services while growing your knowledge through hands-on client engagements. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA exam eligibility, and readiness to travel to client sites.