Tax / Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - Northeast WI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Benefits package

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for several Wisconsin office locations, including Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan. The anticipated start date is January 2028 and the internship runs through April 2028.

The role provides exposure to tax returns, client engagements, and formal training opportunities. Interns will work under guidance to learn procedures, workpapers, and systems while developing accounting knowledge and CPA readiness.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Accounting/Finance degree strongly preferred.
• Candidates working toward CPA eligibility per state requirements.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to client environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Windows) applications.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Gains experience with 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

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA eligibility

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.

Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan office locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.

The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2028

The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2028

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• 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.