Seasonal Tax Reviewer

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 20 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation.

As a key member of our Tax Team, the Reviewer will utilize his/her technical skills and educational background and apply expertise on a variety of any of the following: corporations, pass through entities, individuals, and trust returns for clients of the Firm. This critical role in our growing Center practice includes reviewing individual and trust returns, working with clients and staff to resolve open items and questions and performing technical tax work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Providence, RI Andover, MA or Boston, MA
Required Years of Experience: 8 or more years
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MST preferred

Required Licensure: Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, or JD with an active license required

Travel: Occasional travel to other New England based KLR offices
Relocation : No
Job Industry: Public Accounting

Department: Tax

Hours : Minimum of 24 per week January through April 2027

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direction and feedback to staff on engagement deliverables (such as tax returns, work papers, etc.); complete technical reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met.
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling client responsibilities and communication.
• Review simple to complex tax returns for individuals and trusts
• Service clients directly, as necessary to complete returns

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Taxation or related field preferred
• Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, or JD with a valid law license required
• Current/valid PTIN account
• 8+ years of technical tax experience in public accounting or related field, 3+ years in a managerial role
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated supervisory ability, strong operational and project management skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology and related tax software

We are looking for candidates to work seasonal hours of at least 24 hours per week between January and April, utilizing a flexible work arrangement. Candidates seeking full time employment are also encouraged to apply.