Tax/Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - SoCal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for several California offices including Pasadena. The position runs January 2028 to April 2028 and offers a pathway to CPA eligibility with hands-on experience on tax returns and assurance services.

Interns gain exposure to clients, workpapers, and CLA’s collaborative culture, with opportunities for training and development across tax and audit functions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Working toward CPA exam eligibility per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office.

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.
• Expands industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training.
• Completes research and special projects as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients and CLA team members.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Travel to client sites

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (ongoing)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

MS Office

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.

Come and see for yourself!

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.