Tax and Audit Intern

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

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

Posted 5/20/2026internshipArlington • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $27 - $55 per hourWebsite

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

Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree – 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

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 reportingresearch skillsspecial projects completion

Soft Skills

communicationtime managementbudget managementproblem identificationclient engagementteam collaborationwillingness to learn

Certifications

bachelor's degree in Accountingbachelor's degree in FinanceCPA exam eligibility