Tax Intern: Client-Focused, Growth-Driven Opportunity

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Illinois is seeking Tax Interns for Bloomington, Champaign, and Peoria offices with an anticipated January 2028 start. You will prepare various tax returns and gain experience with procedures, workpapers and systems.

You will support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identify issues, communicate progress, and expand industry knowledge through peer exposure and formal training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Credit requirements to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

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.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in Illinois is seeking Tax Interns for Bloomington, Champaign, and Peoria offices with an anticipated January 2028 start. You will prepare various tax returns and gain experience with procedures, workpapers and systems.

You will support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identify issues, communicate progress, and expand industry knowledge through peer exposure and formal training opportunities.