Tax and Audit Associate

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeArlington • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer time off
Customized mental health programs and comprehensive medical coverage
Quarterly wellness stipend
Fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax returns preparationaudit servicesreview servicescompilation servicesassurance servicesaccounting principlesfinancial data reportingresearchspecial projects

Soft Skills

communicationtime managementbudget managementproblem identificationclient engagementteam collaborationwillingness to learn

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA eligibility