Experienced Audit Associate

Audit Team Associate

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.

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, construction, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, operations, and industry environment to effectively support audit planning and execution.
• Perform diversified accounting and auditing procedures for for-profit and nonprofit clients across multiple industries, in accordance with firm methodology, GAAP, and applicable professional standards.
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures, including tying out schedules and supporting documentation, and assist in ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare clear, well-organized audit workpapers and perform detailed testing of assigned audit areas, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Understand the relationship between financial statement accounts and underlying processes in order to identify risks, inconsistencies, and areas requiring further analysis or follow-up.
• Communicate regularly with engagement team members and client personnel to request, clarify, and provide information in a professional and timely manner.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities by managing workload effectively, meeting deadlines, and proactively escalating questions or issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate as a team player while demonstrating initiative and the ability to multitask across multiple engagements and priorities.
• Assist with special projects and firm initiatives as needed, including research, process improvements, and internal development activities.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 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 comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being, including medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and a competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution. We invest in our people through tuition assistance, CPA exam support, robust in-house education and leadership development programs, and meaningful opportunities for community involvement.

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.