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

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

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Illinois is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, and Peoria locations. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

You will prepare various tax returns and perform audit, review, and other assurance services, gaining experience and knowledge across procedures and systems. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA eligibility, and a willingness to travel to client sites.

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 financial reporting.
• 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 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, identifying issues.
• Expands industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and training.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members.

Skills

Accounting principles

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Reliable transportation

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.

Champaign, Bloomington, Dixon, Peoria locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.

The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2027.

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PRIMARY 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.

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.