Tax/Audit Intern - Winter 2028 - Nashville, TN

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CLA's Nashville location is seeking Tax/Audit Interns for Winter 2028. This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems while supporting multiple client engagements. Interns will expand their industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training, and will complete research and special projects as needed. The role involves preparing various tax returns and performing assurance services, requiring effective communication with clients and CLA team members. CLA is dedicated to a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, transparency, inclusivity, and reliability, encouraging individuals who believe in accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust.

Requirements

Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – 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.