Tax Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) scores A on the Alion truth index.
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Experienced Tax Associate to service clients in our Southern Minnesota offices. Locations include: Mankato, Austin, New Ulm, Owatonna and Rochester.
How you’ll create opportunitiesin this Experienced Tax Associate role:
- Prepare and review tax returns with the tax team. Handle routine client tax questions and work with client to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.
- Complete tax-related research and special projects as needed.
- Have the ability to prepare simple tax returns.
- Develop and train team interns to help them build inspired careers.
- Work with many great clients to help them resolve complex issues and get results.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
- Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
- 1 year of relevant experience preferred (prior experience via internship(s) may be acceptable).
- Ability to travel to client sites
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $53,700.00 - $93,000.00
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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.
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