Tax / Audit Intern - Winter 2027 - Madison, WI

CliftonLarsonAllen; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Part time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking Tax/Audit Interns to support client engagements and gain practical experience in tax preparation and assurance services.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, aiming to sit for the CPA exam, with a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's degree; Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Credit requirements to sit for CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient with 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 with procedures, workpapers, and systems.
• Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget.
• Communicates with clients and CLA family members regularly.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Expands industry knowledge through training opportunities.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting orFinance (in progress)

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 Madison location is seeking Tax/Audit Interns.

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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.

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