Tax & Audit Intern: CPA Prep & Client Experience

CliftonLarsonAllen; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA in Minnesota is seeking Tax/Audit Interns across Mankato, Rochester, Owatonna, Austin and New Ulm. This full-time internship requires a 40-hour work week and offers hands-on experience with tax returns, audits, and assurance services.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's in accounting or finance, aiming for CPA eligibility, with strong MS Office skills and a willingness to travel to client sites. CLA values growth, collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field – degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred.
• Achieving credit requirements to be 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.

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

CPA exam eligibility

MS Office proficiency

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA eligibility per state requirements

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CLA in Minnesota is seeking Tax/Audit Interns across Mankato, Rochester, Owatonna, Austin and New Ulm. This full-time internship requires a 40-hour work week and offers hands-on experience with tax returns, audits, and assurance services.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's in accounting or finance, aiming for CPA eligibility, with strong MS Office skills and a willingness to travel to client sites. CLA values growth, collaboration and client service.