Tax and Audit Associate - Summer 2027 - Salinas, CA
At a glance
Junior Audit & Controls role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Salinas · full-time · $65,000–$110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Perform audit, review, compilation and other assurance work for client engagements
- Keep workpapers and related systems current as you learn the procedures behind each engagement
- Help deliver several client engagements on schedule and within budget, raising issues and sharing progress
- Build industry knowledge through client and peer exposure, formal training, research and special projects
- Communicate regularly with clients and colleagues, with a possible opportunity to prepare tax returns
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required, with accounting or finance preferred
- You must qualify to sit for the CPA exam under state rules
- You bring basic accounting and financial reporting knowledge, plus proficiency in Windows and Office
- You are willing to learn new technology and have reliable transportation for travel to client sites
Who this fits
This junior associate role suits someone starting in tax and audit who is ready to learn through client work and formal training. The position is based in Salinas, starts in June 2027, and involves travel to client sites.
From the employer
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We 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.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Salinas, CA location is seeking Tax/Audit Associates. The anticipated start date for this role is: June 2027.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Potential opportunity to prepare tax returns.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in California is: $65,000 – $110,000
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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