Accounting & Tax Co-Op (January - June 2027)
About The Position
Charles River Associates (CRA), a global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting & Tax Co-Op for its Financial Administration team. The co-op will support the General Ledger and Global Tax teams and gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and income tax at a publicly traded, global professional services firm. Working with accounting and tax professionals, the co-op will contribute to general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, year-end income tax provision preparation, and corporate tax compliance review. This opportunity is intended for an accounting student with foundational accounting coursework and/or prior internship experience who is interested in developing practical skills in a corporate environment and gaining initial exposure to corporate taxation. Prior tax experience is not required. The position is scheduled for January through June 2027. CRA currently asks employees to work in the office an average of three to four days per week, with specific days coordinated with the practice or team. The stated good-faith estimate of annual base compensation is $20–$25 per hour; starting pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications. Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to ask questions, learn new concepts, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship experience in accounting, as referenced as one way to have developed a foundation in accounting.
- Prior tax experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with account reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Investigate account variances and reconcile financial information across reports and systems.
- Support journal entry documentation and other recurring accounting activities, as appropriate.
- Compile sales and use tax information for state return filings.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and related financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized accounting documentation.
- Prepare and organize workpapers supporting the annual income tax provision.
- Compile and reconcile financial information used in corporate income tax calculations.
- Support analysis of book-to-tax differences and current and deferred income tax balances.
- Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate variances between reporting periods.
- Assist with reviewing corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules.
- Reconcile tax return information to financial statements, general ledger accounts, and internal workpapers.
- Organize tax documentation, track deliverables, and monitor filing deadlines.
- Support process improvement initiatives and special projects across the accounting and tax teams.
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Career Level
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