KLR is one of the fastest growing accounting firms in New England and ranked as one of the top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. KLR operates four (4) offices in MA and RI and has more than 280 professionals. Due to department growth, we are seeking an accounting paraprofessional to join our non-profit group.

The Accounting Paraprofessional role is critical in the KLR Non-Profit Team. If you want to be part of a growing team, have opportunities to develop and strengthen your accounting skills, and work with mission-driven organizations, this role is for you.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 60-70% of the time required in our Boston or Providence office.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection of materials and data with internal team members, clients, and outside parties.
• Prepare analyses and documentation in support of services for clients, including deliverable work products and presentations.
• Preparing various tax and regulatory reporting forms, including data entry, and working with applicable software
• Coordinate scheduling of projects, deliverables, and related details.
• Work with team members to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and service goals are met.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain appropriate policies and procedures to ensure proper compliance.
• Management of the document request process throughout the engagement
• Transfer client data from the client portal to the audit binder
• Coordinate client billing, and engagement budget to actual results and communicate to the team throughout the engagement.
• Assist with and coordinate delivery of draft financial statements, regulatory reporting, and annual return packages to the client.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, research, and related delivery of information

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Professional services experience is highly preferred.
• Nonprofit experience highly preferred.
• Associate degree in accounting required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a variety of roles.
• Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer skills and IT capabilities with a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Practice Management and CCH Engagement software is a plus.

We are looking for a candidate to work full time. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with expected overtime during our peak season: January through April and sporadically through the rest of the year. These periods require increasing normal weekly hours, which can include weekends.

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.

Come join a firm who has recently been recognized for 17 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.

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.