Tax & Audit Intern - Jumpstart Your CPA Path

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP seeks Tax/Audit Interns for our Salinas and Paso Robles offices, with a January 2028 start and an anticipated April 2028 end. Interns will prepare tax returns and assist in audit, review, and other assurance services while gaining exposure to client engagements.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, aim to sit for CPA exams, and show proficiency with MS Office. Travel to client sites is expected.

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.

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

Tax knowledge

Audit exposure

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Tax software

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP seeks Tax/Audit Interns for our Salinas and Paso Robles offices, with a January 2028 start and an anticipated April 2028 end. Interns will prepare tax returns and assist in audit, review, and other assurance services while gaining exposure to client engagements.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, aim to sit for CPA exams, and show proficiency with MS Office. Travel to client sites is expected.