Tax & Audit Intern: Growth, Client Exposure & CPA Prep

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for its Arlington, VA and Baltimore, MD offices. Begin in January 2028 with an anticipated end in April 2028, offering exposure to tax returns, audits, and assurance services while working with clients and CLA professionals.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA exam eligibility in view. The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth within a supportive CLA culture.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Achieving credit requirements 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 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

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance - strongly preferred

CPA exam eligibility per state requirements

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for its Arlington, VA and Baltimore, MD offices. Begin in January 2028 with an anticipated end in April 2028, offering exposure to tax returns, audits, and assurance services while working with clients and CLA professionals.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA exam eligibility in view. The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth within a supportive CLA culture.