Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Southern Minnesota

About the role

CLA exemplifies the values of curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We seek individuals who embrace accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives to better serve clients, communities, and each other. The Mankato and Owatonna locations are each seeking an Internal Operations Intern. Anticipated start date: January 2027; anticipated end date: April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and organizes client incoming tax documents.
• Assists with intake of tax information and prepares for routing.
• Ensures all client documents are being tracked and kept current.
• Organizes, scans and processes tax documents.
• Assembles client tax returns following established procedures.
• Assists team in meeting strict government deadlines.
• Performs e‑filing and other final delivery steps.
• May prepare informational tax documents.
• Provides general operational support and performs other tasks as requested.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree; a degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation for client site visits.

Benefits

CLA supports physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offers comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

Pay

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is $19 – $24 per hour.