Tax & Audit Intern: CPA Prep & Client Exposure

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for our Eau Claire and La Crosse locations to gain hands-on experience in tax returns and assurance services. The internship runs from January 2028 to April 2028, with an emphasis on learning procedures, workpapers, and client engagement standards.

The program welcomes individuals pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA exam eligibility pursued, and a willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Working towards the achievement of 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 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 new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for our Eau Claire and La Crosse locations to gain hands-on experience in tax returns and assurance services. The internship runs from January 2028 to April 2028, with an emphasis on learning procedures, workpapers, and client engagement standards.

The program welcomes individuals pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA exam eligibility pursued, and a willingness to travel to client sites.