Tax & Audit Intern: Growth, Training & Client Impact

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for its Carlsbad, Century City, Irvine, Ontario, and Pasadena offices. The anticipated start date is January 2028 with an end date in April 2028.

This internship offers exposure to tax returns, audits, and multiple client engagements within a collaborative CLA environment. Interns will gain experience across tax, audit, and assurance services while engaging with coworkers and clients.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Credit requirements to sit for CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Windows

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for its Carlsbad, Century City, Irvine, Ontario, and Pasadena offices. The anticipated start date is January 2028 with an end date in April 2028.

This internship offers exposure to tax returns, audits, and multiple client engagements within a collaborative CLA environment. Interns will gain experience across tax, audit, and assurance services while engaging with coworkers and clients.