Tax/Audit Interns

Job Description

Tax/Audit Intern | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), with locations in Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Wausau, Wisconsin. CLA is an organization that strives every day to exemplify its values—curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. They 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. This role is crucial for supporting client engagements by preparing diverse tax returns and performing various assurance services, helping CLA truly know and help its clients, communities, and each other while providing valuable foundational experience to interns.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Wausau, WI

• Mission: Prepare tax returns and perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft (MS) Windows, Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Assurance Services: Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Knowledge Acquisition: Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems.
• Client Engagement Support: Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Professional Development: Expand industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Experience: 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.
• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.