Tax/ Audit Interns - Winter 2027 - Albuquerque, NM

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA in Albuquerque is seeking Tax/Audit Interns to begin in January 2027 and end in April 2027. You will work on preparing tax returns, performing audit and assurance tasks, and supporting client engagements under supervision.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA exam eligibility, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel to client sites and reliable transportation are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance in progress or completed.
• CPA exam eligibility to sit per state requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other 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 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

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

MS Windows

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.

Albuquerque Location - Tax/Audit Interns

The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2027.

The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2027.

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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.

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.