Tax/Audit Interns

Job Description

Tax / Audit Intern – Winter 2028 – Milwaukee, WI | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), located in Milwaukee, WI. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that embraces diverse beliefs and perspectives, enabling the company to truly know and help its clients, communities, and each other. This role is crucial for supporting client engagements by preparing tax returns and performing assurance services, while also gaining foundational experience within the accounting field. CLA seeks individuals who embody their values of being curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable, and who demonstrate accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (January 2028 – April 2028)
• Location: In-person Milwaukee, WI

• Mission: To support client engagements by preparing tax returns and performing assurance services, while gaining practical experience in accounting procedures and systems.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft (MS) Windows and 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.
• Client Engagement Support: Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
• Professional Development: Expand industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with general knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Experience: Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to client sites.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products; achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Bonus: Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.