Tax / Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, IA

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Des Moines (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 is seeking Tax and Audit Associates in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to support tax returns and assurance services. The role involves client engagements, research, and continued professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and CPA exam eligibility; travel to client sites is expected. CLA offers comprehensive benefits and wellness programs for its team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA eligibility preferred.
• Evidence of CPA exam eligibility per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and Office; accuracy in data handling.
• 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 and communicating progress.
• Expands industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and training opportunities.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft 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 Des Moines and Cedar Rapids locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.

Come and see for yourself!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.