Tax Interns

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

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) invites you to join its Tax Intern Winter 2028 program in Bloomington, Champaign, or Peoria, IL. This seasonal internship supports client service teams by preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns while gaining exposure to tax procedures and workpapers.

You are pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, aiming for CPA eligibility, and are comfortable with MS Windows and Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA exam eligibility per state requirements.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes; strong MS Windows and Office skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Assist with client engagements, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to budgets.
• Develop knowledge of tax procedures, workpapers, and relevant systems.

Skills

Willingness to learn new technologies

Windows proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Travel to client sites

Education

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

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

Tax Intern - Winter 2028 - Bloomington/Champaign/Peoria, IL | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:

This is a seasonal internship at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), with opportunities in Bloomington, Champaign, or Peoria, IL. CLA strives daily to exemplify its core values: curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable, and looks for individuals who believe in accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust. This role is crucial for supporting the firm's client service efforts by preparing various tax returns and assisting with client engagements, directly contributing to CLA's mission of knowing and helping clients, communities, and each other.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person Bloomington, Champaign, or Peoria, IL
• Pay: $25-$35 hourly
• Mission: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns while supporting client engagements on time and within budget.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products

What You'll Actually Do

• Prepare: Complete individual, corporate, partnership and various other types of tax returns.
• Develop: Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of tax procedures, workpapers, and relevant systems.
• Support: Assist with multiple client engagements, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget, identifying issues, and communicating progress.
• Grow: Expand industry knowledge through increased exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
• Collaborate: Communicate effectively with clients and CLA team members on a regular basis.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
• Experience: Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state regulations.
• Skills: Willingness to learn new technologies; Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products; Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
• Bonus: A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.