Tax and Audit Associate - Winter 2027 - Western Washington

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2 Locations
In-Office
58K-100K Annually
Entry level
Consulting
The Role
Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns; performs audit, review, compilation, and assurance services; supports multiple client engagements; conducts research and special projects; develops accounting and industry knowledge; communicates with clients and colleagues; and completes work on time and within budget.
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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 Bellevue and Tacoma locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates.   

 

Come and see for yourself!  

 

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. 

The wage range for this position is: $58,400 - $100,000.

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. 

Our Perks for full time positions: 

  • Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!) 

  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave 

  • Paid volunteer time off 

  • Customized mental health programs and comprehensive medical coverage 

  • Quarterly wellness stipend 

  • Fertility benefits 

  • Complete list of benefits here 

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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.


To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Eligible to sit for the CPA exam under applicable 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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The Company
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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