Tax Intern - Winter 2028 - Bloomington/Champaign/Peoria, IL

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

Job summary

CLA is seeking Tax Interns for our Bloomington, Champaign, and Peoria, IL offices with an anticipated January 2028 start date. This role offers exposure to individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns and hands-on client engagements in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Applicants are pursuing a bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, with CPA exam prerequisites in view. Strong MS Office skills and willingness to travel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 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 travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other 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

MS Office Proficiency

Travel flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

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

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 Bloomington, Champaign, and Peoria, IL office locations are seeking Tax Interns. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2028.

Primary 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.

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 position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $25.00 - $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.