Tax/Audit Associate - Summer - Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, IA
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Auditor Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Auditor Accountant
Tax/Audit Associate - Summer 2026 - Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Des Moines and Cedar Rapids location is seeking Tax/Audit Associates.
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Primary Responsibilities- Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
- Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, work papers 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. to learn about your hiring rights.
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 .
Entry level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance. Industries:
Accounting
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