Tax and Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Greater Chicagoland
At a glance
Junior Audit & Controls role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Oak Brook · full-time · $55,000–$99,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare tax filings for individuals, companies, partnerships and other client types
- Carry out audits, reviews, compilations and related assurance work for client engagements
- Keep several client assignments on schedule and within budget, flagging issues and sharing progress
- Build familiarity with workpapers, procedures and systems through client work and training
- Research questions, handle special projects and stay in regular contact with clients and colleagues
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, with accounting or finance preferred
- You must be eligible to take the CPA exam under the applicable state rules
- You bring basic accounting and financial reporting knowledge, plus proficiency with Windows and Office
- You have reliable transportation and can travel to client locations
Who this fits
This junior associate role suits someone ready to support multiple tax and assurance engagements while learning through project work and training. You should be comfortable traveling to client sites and working from the Chicago-area locations.
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 Chicago, Oak Brook, IL and Schererville, IN locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
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 Illinois is: $55,000.00 – $99,000.00
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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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