Experienced Audit Associate

KLR is a leading New England Regional Public Accounting Firm, consistently ranked among the Top 100 firms in the United States. With more than 350 professionals across eight office locations—including Andover, Boston, Bradenton, Lausanne, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, and Waltham—KLR delivers assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly held companies nationwide and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 19 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation.

As an Associate on our Audit Team, 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. Our audit engagements are in many industries including: manufacturing, distribution, technology, life sciences, retail, hospitality, real estate, healthcare and non-profit. We also audit 100 EBPs, and to a lesser degree, perform due diligence, projection, AUP, and review engagements. This is not a remote position.

Candidates applying for this position will be responsible for the following:

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop a general understanding of each client’s business 
• Perform diversified accounting and auditing, with a focus on for-profit and non-profit clients in the industries mentioned above 
• Preparing working papers/document testing performed on assigned areas 
• Understand relationship of accounts/accounting to identify areas of concern 
• Interact with the engagement team and client frequently to obtain/provide information
• Self-starter and a team player with the ability to multi-task 
• Assist with special projects 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed. 

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BS in Accounting 
• Master’s degree preferred 
• CPA or CPA track highly preferred
• 1-4 years prior experience in public accounting 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• High proficiency in use of computers and applicable software programs 
• Detail-oriented, fast learner 
• Works well on a team/team player 
• Strong work ethic and ability to operate in a fast paced environment 

This is a full-time position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required during peak seasons.  This is not a remote position.

Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

$73,000.00 - $85,000.00

Benefits

KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement. Learn more about our benefits here: https://kahnlitwin.com/careers/why-klr

Come join a firm who has recently been recognized for 19 years as a “Best Place to Work” by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!

KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.