Accounting & Tax Co-Op (January - June 2027)
About The Position
Charles River Associates (CRA), a global consulting firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting & Tax Co-Op to support its General Ledger and Global Tax teams. The role offers 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. It is suited to an accounting student with foundational coursework and/or prior internship experience who wants to build practical accounting skills and gain introductory exposure to corporate taxation. Prior tax experience is not required. The position is expected to run from 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 estimated annualized base pay range is $20–$25 per hour; starting pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, market conditions, and other qualifications.
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 is mentioned as a possible foundation, but is not required.
- Prior tax experience is not required; the role offers introductory exposure to corporate taxation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with account reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Help investigate account variances and reconcile financial information across reports and systems.
- Support journal entry documentation and other recurring accounting activities, as appropriate.
- Assist with compiling sales and use tax information for state return filings.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and related financial reporting.
- Help maintain accurate and well-organized accounting documentation.
- Assist with preparing and organizing 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.
- Assist with reconciling tax-related accounts and investigating 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.
- Help 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
