Tax/Audit Intern - Winter 2027 - Central WI

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for our Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Wausau locations. You will gain hands-on experience in tax returns and assurance services while supporting client engagements and learning CLA procedures and systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, aiming for CPA exam eligibility, and ready to travel to client sites. Strong MS Office skills, reliability, and enthusiasm to learn are essential to join our

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA exam requirements in view.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS 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 basics

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Wausau locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.

Primary 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Working towards 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.