Tax & Audit Associate - Winter 2027 – Champaign/Bloomington/Dixon/Peoria, IL

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for our Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon and Peoria offices in Illinois, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. You will prepare multiple tax returns and participate in audit, review and assurance services, gaining experience across client engagements and industry sectors.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA exam eligibility preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting/Finance preferred.
• CPA exam eligibility per state requirements is desirable.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience with procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, communicating progress.

Skills

Willingness to learn

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, Peoria locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates. Theanticipatedstartdatefor this role is: January 2027

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PRIMARY 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

The wage range for this position is: $64,000 to $91,800.

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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