High School Intern - Summer 2026 - Irvine, CA at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Willingness To Learn, Microsoft Office Products

Industry

Accounting

Description

If you are curious about a career in business, professional services, or accounting – this is the opportunity for you! Spend four weeks this summer as a paid High School Intern at CLA getting hands-on experience in the professional services and accounting world! Learn about what it’s like to create opportunities for clients, people, and in our communities through a career in accounting. Experience the fulfillment that comes with developing new skills, discovering new strengths, and putting them to work in ways that help organizations achieve their goals and dreams. 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. We hope you’re inspired to pursue a career in this extraordinary profession. If not, we are confident you’ll have gained notable experiences and exposure to a range of professions and client industries that you’ll carry forward into whatever career you choose. Join us as a high school intern in our Irvine, CA office. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Learn about the professional services and accounting industry and the work we do. Experience hands-on opportunities through an immersive case study, that dives into many of the CLA’s service lines Network and connect with professionals at different levels to learn more about their work serving clients, developing people, and making an impact in the community. These opportunities may include sitting in on either external or internal meetings, client site visits, participating in the day in the life of a CLA family member, and contributing to office and/or firm related community impact events. Participate in office community impact activities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be 16 years of age or older at start of internship. Currently enrolled in high school with a junior or senior status. Exhibit curiosity about the accounting industry. Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to learn new technologies. Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Ability to travel to the assigned local office and possibly external locations for client visits and/or community impact experiences. Must have availability between June 15th and July 16th, Monday-Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm daily, with limited conflicts. The only exception being June 29 - July 3, interns will be off the entire week. 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 rate for this role in Irvine, CA is $20. #LI-HC1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. 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. Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA. About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings. CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact mypeoplesolutions@claconnect.com

Responsibilities

Interns will learn about the professional services and accounting industry through hands-on experience, including an immersive case study covering various service lines. Responsibilities also involve networking with professionals and participating in office or firm-related community impact events.