Tax / Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Northern MN

CliftonLarsonAllen; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA seeks Tax/Audit Associates for our St. Cloud, Monticello, Brainerd, and Alexandria locations. You will prepare tax returns, perform audits, and support client engagements on time and within budget while expanding industry knowledge.

CPA eligibility encouraged; bachelor's in accounting/finance strongly preferred. Travel to client sites may be required. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA eligibility per state requirements.
• Strongly prefer accounting/finance degree.
• 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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Windows

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 St. Cloud, Monticello, Brainerd, Alexandria locations is seeking Tax/Audit Associates.

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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 compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $53,700 - $93,000

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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