Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Tri Cities, WA

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

The Tri‑Cities, WA location is seeking an Internal Operations Intern. The anticipated start date is January 2027 and the anticipated end date is April 2027.

Primary 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, including e‑filing and other final delivery steps.
• May prepare informational tax documents.
• Provides general operational support and other tasks as requested.

Minimum Requirements

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

Pay

The compensation range for this position in Washington is $21 – $26 per hour, with factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge influencing placement within the range.

Benefits

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