Tax/Audit Associates - Winter 2027 - Phoenix, AZ

CliftonLarsonAllen; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen in Tempe is seeking Tax/Audit Associates for an anticipated January 2027 start. This role offers exposure to individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other tax work, with hands-on audit and assurance support across client engagements.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, and be willing to travel to client sites. CLA values collaboration, integrity, and professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA exam eligibility required by state requirements.
• 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 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

CPA eligibility

MS Office proficiency

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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 Tempe location is 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.
• 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 in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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.