Tax/Audit Associates - Winter 2028 - Tucson, AZ

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

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Tucson is seeking Tax/Audit Associates to support tax returns, audits, reviews, and related assurance services. The anticipated start date for this role is January 10, 2028, with opportunities to learn procedures, workpapers, and systems while delivering high-quality client service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA eligibility, proficiency with MS Windows and Office, and willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• 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 Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and 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

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation and travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

We strive everyday 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 Tucson location is seeking Tax/Audit Associates. The anticipated start date for this role is: January 10, 2028.

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.