Tax and Audit Associate - Summer 2027 - Nashville, TN

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Nashville, TN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Consulting
The Role
Prepares tax returns and performs audit, review, compilation, and assurance services for multiple client engagements. The associate develops expertise in accounting procedures, workpapers, systems, and industry knowledge while completing research and special projects. Responsibilities include meeting deadlines and budgets, identifying issues, communicating progress, and maintaining regular client and team communication. A bachelor's degree, CPA exam eligibility, accounting knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to client sites are required.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Nashville, TN location is seeking Tax/Audit AssociatesThe anticipated start date for this role is: June 2027

 

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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 in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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. 

 

 

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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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam under state requirements
  • General knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting
  • Willingness to learn new technologies
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products
  • Reliable transportation
  • Willingness to travel to client sites

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and has not been reviewed or approved by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen).

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.

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HQ: Minneapolis, MN
6,600 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

CLA is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. Learn more about CLA.

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