Tax/Audit Associate

Job Description

Tax and Audit Associate – Winter 2027 – Western OH | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

The Tone:
This is an early career role at CLA, located in Maumee and Findlay, Ohio. CLA is a 9,435-person organization dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives. This role matters by directly supporting clients through essential tax and assurance services, helping them meet their financial and regulatory requirements. It is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment that values honesty, professionalism, and conscientiousness in helping clients, communities, and colleagues.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Maumee, OH and Findlay, OH
• Mission: This role supports clients by preparing various tax returns and performing critical assurance services, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Assurance Service Execution: Performs audit, review, compilation, and other essential assurance services.
• Engagement Management: Supports multiple client engagements, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget, while identifying and communicating progress.
• Professional Development: Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and internal systems.
• Special Projects & Communication: Completes research and special projects as needed, and communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is required, with a degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Experience: General knowledge of accounting principles and the reporting of financial data.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office products, willingness to learn new technologies, and reliable transportation for travel to client sites.
• Bonus: Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.