Tax & Audit Intern - Winter 2027 - Nashville, TN

About the role

CLA's Nashville, TN location is seeking Tax/Audit Interns. 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. We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. 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.

Primary 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

Minimum 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

Benefits

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.