Tax/Audit Intern - Winter 2027 - Eastern & Central WA

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Interns across multiple WA locations including Spokane, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Tri Cities & Yakima. Interns will prepare tax returns, assist in audits and gain experience across procedures, workpapers, and systems.

Travel to client sites and collaboration with CLA teams are expected. Minimum requirements include progress toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA exam eligibility, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Working toward 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 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

MS Office

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)

Job description

Company Culture

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 Spokane, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Tri Cities & Yakima locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns. Come and see for yourself!

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.

Compensation

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $19.00-$35.00 #LI-JL1

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Benefits

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.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit our website. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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Equal Opportunity

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

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