Tax and Audit Intern - Winter 2027 - West Hartford, CT
About The Position
CLA's West Hartford, CT office is seeking a Tax/Audit Intern for Winter 2027. This role is designed for individuals working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance who are eager to gain experience in tax return preparation and assurance services. The internship emphasizes CLA's values of curiosity, collaboration, transparency, inclusivity, and reliability, encouraging accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust. CLA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where different beliefs and perspectives are welcomed to better serve clients, communities, and each other.
Requirements
- Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
- Achieving credit requirements to be 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.
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.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 401k
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Career Level
Intern
