Tax/Audit Intern

CLA; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tax / Audit Intern role at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a seasonal, in-person internship based in Eau Claire and La Crosse, WI. You will assist with tax return preparation and audit services, supporting client engagements and CLA teams.

You will gain foundational professional experience, learn procedures, workpapers, and systems, and communicate with clients and colleagues while developing technical and professional skills toward CPA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Entry-level background; working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and CPA exam requirements.

Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation: Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Assurance Services: Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Client Engagement Support: Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Knowledge Development: Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax / Audit Intern | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:

This is a seasonal internship at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), located in Eau Claire and La Crosse, WI. CLA is a company dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives to better serve clients, communities, and colleagues. The organization values curiosity, collaboration, transparency, inclusivity, and reliability in its team members. This role is crucial for supporting client engagements by preparing tax returns and performing assurance services, contributing directly to client success and gaining foundational professional experience.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Eau Claire, WI and La Crosse, WI
• Mission: This person supports client engagements by preparing tax returns and performing assurance services, helping clients and CLA family members.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products

What You’ll Actually Do

• Tax Preparation: Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Assurance Services: Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Client Engagement Support: Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Knowledge Development: Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products. Willingness to learn new technologies. Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• Bonus: Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.