Tax Intern: Grow with Client Impact & CPA Prep

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks Tax Interns across Bloomington, Champaign, and Peoria, IL offices with an anticipated start date of January 2028. The role involves preparing various tax returns, gaining procedural experience, and supporting client engagements on time and within budget.

Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA eligibility per state requirements). Travel to client sites may be required; compensation ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour in

Qualifications

• Working towards 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 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 basics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks Tax Interns across Bloomington, Champaign, and Peoria, IL offices with an anticipated start date of January 2028. The role involves preparing various tax returns, gaining procedural experience, and supporting client engagements on time and within budget.

Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA eligibility per state requirements). Travel to client sites may be required; compensation ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour in