Tax / Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - Northern MN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Professional development

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for our St Cloud, Brainard, Monticello, and Alexandria, MN offices. This full‑time internship offers hands-on experience across tax returns, audits, and client engagements.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and working toward CPA eligibility. You will collaborate with CLA teams, learn procedures, and contribute to client services while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA eligibility pursued per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other 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, 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 regularly.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

CPA eligibility

MS Office

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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 St Cloud, Brainard, Monticello, and Alexandria, MN locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns. This internship position is full‑time. Candidates should be able to commit to 40 hours per week.

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 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.

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

To ensure a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the application period. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted regarding interviews following the review process.

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.