Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Intern - Winter 2027 - Lakeland, FL

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 (https://www.claconnect.com/en/who-we-are/dei) that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Lakeland, FL location is seeking a Client Accounting and Advisory Services Intern.

The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2027.

The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2027.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounts payable / cash disbursements processing, accounts receivable / cash receipts processing, and payroll processing or coordination.
• Supports multiple clients’ accounting functions.
• Completes non-complex account reconciliations to be reviewed by Consulting and Outsourcing Senior, Assistant Controller, Controller, or CFO.
• Works as a team member in meeting the needs of the office staff, principals and clients. With guidance, provides excellent client service to help clients reach their goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• 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.

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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 (https://www.claconnect.com/-/media/files/careers-supporting/wellness-brochure.pdf).