Experienced Tax Associate
About The Position
KLR is one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England and is ranked amongst the Top 100 firms in the United States. From our offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence, the 350+ person firm provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly-held companies throughout the United States and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 19 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation. We are currently seeking an Experienced Tax Associate to join our firm based out of our Boston, Providence, or Newport, RI offices. In this role you will utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you work closely with colleagues on a variety of assignments for clients of the Firm. This is not a remote position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 1-3+ years prior experience in public accounting, busy season experience highly preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to work in-person in our Boston, MA, Providence, RI or Newport, RI offices
- Prior experience with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM and/or similar software as well as MS Office
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet stated deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment and exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, CPA/EA license or active pursuit of higher education or credentials is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare a diverse array of tax returns, including those for individuals, corporations (both C-Corps and S-Corps), partnerships, trusts, estates, and other business entities, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to tax laws.
- Manage tax filings involving multi-state requirements, international compliance, and consolidated returns, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Assist clients with strategic tax planning by creating forecasts and tax estimates, while offering actionable insights to reduce tax exposure.
- Perform thorough research on federal and state tax matters to resolve client-specific challenges and interpret complex tax regulations.
- Deliver high-quality, timely tax services that consistently meet or exceed client expectations and internal deadlines.
- Maintain awareness of emerging tax legislation and industry developments, contributing to the firm’s knowledge base and growth initiatives.
- Partner closely with senior team members on key tax engagements and support the broader team during peak periods with effective project coordination.
- Engage in ad hoc assignments and special projects that expand your tax knowledge and support your professional development.
Benefits
- KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, unlimited discretionary paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan.
- We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
