Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Central Illinois
About The Position
CLA is hiring Internal Operations Interns for its Bloomington, Champaign, Dixon, and Peoria, Illinois locations. The role supports internal tax operations by organizing, tracking, scanning, and processing client tax documents; preparing tax information for routing; assembling client tax returns according to established procedures; and assisting with e-filing and final delivery steps. Interns also help the team meet government deadlines and may prepare informational tax documents or provide other operational support as requested. The anticipated internship runs from January 2027 through April 2027. CLA describes its workplace values as curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable, and emphasizes accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust. The company is committed to welcoming different beliefs and perspectives. Compensation for this Illinois role is $16.00–$21.00.
Requirements
- Working toward a bachelor's degree; an Accounting or Finance degree is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting or Finance degree is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and organize incoming client tax documents.
- Assist with intake of tax information and prepare it for routing.
- Track client documents and keep records current.
- Organize, scan, and process tax documents.
- Assemble client tax returns following established procedures.
- Assist the team in meeting government deadlines.
- Perform e-filing and other final-delivery steps.
- May prepare informational tax documents.
- Provide general operational support and complete other tasks as requested.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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Career Level
Intern
