Tax & Audit Intern: Launch Your CPA Journey

CliftonLarsonAllen; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Part time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) invites you to join our Tax/Audit Internship program at our St Cloud, Monticello, Brainerd, and Alexandria offices. This role offers exposure to tax returns, audit and assurance work, and real client engagements.

As an intern you will work toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, gain hands-on experience across tax and audit processes, and learn our collaborative CLA culture. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Working toward the achievement of a bachelor's degree - 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 principles

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

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

CPA exam eligibility requirements

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) invites you to join our Tax/Audit Internship program at our St Cloud, Monticello, Brainerd, and Alexandria offices. This role offers exposure to tax returns, audit and assurance work, and real client engagements.

As an intern you will work toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, gain hands-on experience across tax and audit processes, and learn our collaborative CLA culture. Travel to client sites may be required.