Tax / Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - Madison, WI

CliftonLarsonAllen; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen in Madison, WI invites applications for Tax/Audit Interns starting January 2028 and ending April 2028. The role develops your accounting and tax skills, supporting multiple client engagements and gaining exposure to procedures, workpapers, and systems.

Minimum requirements include pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA exam eligibility, and a willingness to travel to client sites. This internship emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth within CLA.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with MS Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Perform any 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 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 knowledge

CPA exam eligibility

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

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.

The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2028.

The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2028.

Come and see for yourself!

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Perform s 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 in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 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.