Tax/Audit Intern

Job Description

Tax and Audit Intern – Winter 2028 – Western Ohio | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), located in Maumee and Findlay, Ohio, with an anticipated start date of January 2028. CLA is a dedicated organization that embodies values of curiosity, collaboration, transparency, inclusivity, and reliability, striving daily to exemplify these in all actions. The company is committed to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, ensuring an environment where everyone can thrive. This role is crucial for supporting clients, communities, and internal teams by providing essential tax and audit services, contributing to the firm’s commitment to accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person – Maumee, OH; Findlay, OH
• Mission: This role prepares various tax returns, performs audit and assurance services, and supports multiple client engagements to effectively serve clients and the CLA family.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft (MS) Windows, Microsoft Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns accurately.
• Assurance Service Execution: Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services for clients.
• Client Engagement Support: Support multiple client engagements, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, identifying issues, and communicating progress effectively.
• Professional Development: Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems, expanding industry insight through peer interactions, client exposure, and formal training.
• Special Projects and Communication: Complete research and special projects as needed, communicating effectively with clients and CLA family members regularly.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data is required.
• Experience: Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements. Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Skills: Demonstrable general knowledge of accounting principles, ability to report financial data, proficiency in Microsoft Windows, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, willingness to learn new technologies, and strong effective communication skills for interacting with clients and internal team members. Additionally, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to client sites are essential.
• Bonus: A degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.