Tax / Audit Intern - Winter 2027 - Minneapolis, MN

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA in Minneapolis, MN is seeking Tax/Audit Interns to support tax returns preparation and assurance services while gaining hands-on exposure to client engagements. You will interact with clients and CLA colleagues, developing knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, CPA exam eligibility, and strong proficiency with MS Office. Travel to client sites and reliable transportation are expected.

Qualifications

• Working towards 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.

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.

Minneapolis, MN 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.

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 Minnesota is: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour.

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.