A national CPA firm, #11 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 235 open roles in 28 states. From CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) pay for the CPA exam?
None of its 235 open postings mention CPA exam support.
4 of 17 other national firms on our board mention exam support in their postings. That doesn't mean they don't offer it; postings often leave it out, so ask in your interview.
Pay by level
Typical is the middle of each posted pay range. Band is the typical posted range; spread is how far the top sits above the bottom.
| Level | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) typical | Other national firms |
|---|---|---|
| Intern16 postings with pay | $27/hr | $31/hr -$3 |
| Staff14 postings with pay | $77k | $79k -2% |
| Senior34 postings with pay | $100k | $105k -5% |
| Manager27 postings with pay | $149k | $134k +12% |
| Director10 postings with pay | $133k | $226k -41% |
Its staff band runs $57k to $96k: the top is 1.7x the bottom, against 1.3x at other national firms. A wider band usually means more room to negotiate.
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Pay after cost of living
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s typical senior pay by state, then adjusted to what it buys at US-average prices. In real terms the best state beats the worst by 13%.
| State | Posted typical | At US prices |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut3 postings | $114k | $110k |
| Massachusetts3 postings | $114k | $107k |
| Maryland2 postings | $112k | $107k |
| California4 postings | $117k | $105k |
| Illinois5 postings | $102k | $102k |
| Minnesota13 postings | $98k | $99k |
| Colorado2 postings | $100k | $97k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s open postings ask for, by level.
Software in the postings
Share of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.
1% of postings mention AI tools or skills.
Hiring calendar
The month each of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: Winter 2027, Summer 2027 and Winter 2028.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 139 roles in 48 other places.
What they're hiring for
Open roles by type of work.
Newest openings
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None of its 235 open postings mention CPA exam support. That doesn't mean they don't offer it; postings often leave it out, so ask in your interview.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s internship postings list $21/hr to $35/hr, typically $27/hr.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s senior-level postings list $65k to $146k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $100k, against about $105k at other national firms.
Manager postings list $86k to $258k a year, typically about $149k.
From manager level up, most postings require one (91% at that level). Below that, postings mostly ask for CPA-eligible or in progress.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has 235 open accounting roles in 28 states, most in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Green Bay and Chicago.
Of 235 open roles, 24 are hybrid, 75 on-site and 1 fully remote; 135 don't say.
How this page is built: from CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)'s own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other national firms" means the other national firms on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen).