Tax / Audit Associate - Summer 2026 - Eastern & Central Washington

Tax / Audit Associate

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.

Our Spokane, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Tri Cities, and Yakima locations are seeking a Tax / Audit Associate.

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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

The wage range for this position is : $67,000 - $91,000 ($29.13 per hour - $39.57 per hour). Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Our Perks for full time positions :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.