Tax / Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Northern MN

CliftonLarsonAllen; Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen in Minnesota is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to join our St. Cloud, Monticello, Brainerd, and Alexandria offices. You will prepare tax returns and perform audit, review, compilation and other assurance services, while gaining experience and exposure to client engagements.

We offer development opportunities, teamwork, and support for CPA exam progression. Travel to client sites is common and encouraged as part of career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA eligibility preferred.
• Experience with tax returns and assurance services is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Windows and Office products.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gains experience with procedures, workpapers, and systems.

Skills

Tax & Audit knowledge

Microsoft Office

Willing to travel

CPA exam eligibility

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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 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