Tax/Audit Associates - Spring 2027 - Phoenix, AZ

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA in Phoenix is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to join our team. You will prepare various tax returns and perform audit and assurance work while gaining experience with procedures and client engagements.

This role offers collaboration across service lines and constant opportunities to learn and grow within a supportiveCLA culture. We value accountability, initiative, and professional growth, with a focus on well-being and comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, vision, and 401k

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA exam eligibility per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Proficient with MS Windows and Office products.

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.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

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 Phoenix location 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.

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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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