Tax/Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - SoCal

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Wellness program

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks Tax/Audit Interns across its Carlsbad, Century City, Irvine, Ontario, and Pasadena locations. The role runs from January 2028 to April 2028, offering exposure to tax returns, audits, and client engagements while developing practical accounting skills.

You will support multiple client engagements, learn procedures and systems, and collaborate with CLA teams to deliver value and meet budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree progress in Accounting or Finance; CPA exam eligibility per state.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Supports client engagements on time and within budget.
• Communicates with clients and CLA team regularly.

Skills

MS Office

Accounting principles

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

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 Carlsbad, Century City, Irvine, Ontario, and Pasdena locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.

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

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.
• 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 the position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in California is: $30.00 - $35.00

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.