About the role#
This paid co-op position supports the General Ledger and Global Tax teams within the Financial Administration department. You will gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and income tax processes at a global professional services firm. This role is designed for students who have a foundation in accounting and want to apply those skills in a corporate setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals to contribute to daily operations and special projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with account reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and the preparation of supporting schedules.
- Help investigate account variances and reconcile financial information across systems.
- Support journal entry documentation and recurring accounting activities.
- Compile sales and use tax information for state return filings.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting documentation.
- Prepare and organize workpapers for the annual income tax provision.
- Compile financial information for corporate income tax calculations.
- Analyze book-to-tax differences and deferred income tax balances.
- Reconcile tax-related accounts and investigate variances between reporting periods.
- Gain introductory exposure to ASC 740 and corporate income tax reporting.
- Review corporate income tax returns and reconcile them to financial statements.
- Organize tax documentation, track deliverables, and monitor filing deadlines.
- Support process improvement initiatives and special projects across the accounting and tax teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A foundational understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to ask questions, learn new concepts, and take ownership of tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation of 3 to 4 days per week in the office.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour.
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm founded in 1965. It specializes in economic and financial analysis for litigation and regulatory proceedings. The firm also provides management consulting for business strategy and operational issues. Based in Boston, the company employs over 1,600 people across its international offices.
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