Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Fall 2013 Accounting internship with Providence based Firm

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Firm: Kahn, Litwin, Renza; Co., Ltd.

Website: www.kahnlitwin.com

Contact: Steven Loffredo, HR Manager

Location # 1: 951 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 (Main Office)
Location # 2: 97 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842
Location # 3: 800 South Street, Ste. 300, Waltham, MA 02453

Position Title: Intern
Dress Code: Business Professional/Business Casual
Compensation: $15.00 per hour (subject to future market adjustment)
Semester: Fall 2013 (September)
Minimum GPA: 3.3
Hours Worked: 12-16 hrs per week

Supervisor: Claire Iacobucci, CPA, Partner
Director of Accounting and Audit

Firm Overview:
Founded in 1975, KLR is one of New England’s premier accounting and business consulting firms. With 170 team members and offices in Providence and Newport, RI and Waltham and Boston, MA, KLR provides a wide range of services to both individuals and businesses.

KLR is the largest accounting firm in Rhode Island and the 3rd largest in New England. Our growth and commitment to client service is unparalleled in the industry. KLR serves public and privately held clients throughout the United States. We offer a wide array of corporate and individual financial advisory services that will help you gain real business experience as you grow within the accounting profession. Communication, Cost Saving Strategies, Relationships and Excellence are the core of our commitment to our clients.

KLR has been awarded three Practice Innovation Awards and named one of the Best Places to Work (7 years in a row). We are the recipient of the 2012 Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility. Our award-winning firm helps ensure our ability to retain the most talented professionals to support your business.

Internship Description:
During the accounting internship assignment, the intern works for a period of up to four (4) months and participates in various accounting and auditing engagements and tax assignments under the supervision and guidance of highly experienced firm personnel. The intern receives an intensive, fast paced introduction to our firm’s audit and tax compliance services and develops a basic understanding of public accounting and the firm.

Education Requirements:
• Must be enrolled in a degree program with major field of study in accounting
• Junior or Senior level standing in the fall 2013 semester. Graduate students are also eligible to apply
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting theory and principles with practical application
• Basic knowledge of work paper format
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Work effectively with all others in the firm

Personal and Professional Responsibilities:

• Trial Balance Inputting

• Preparation of Engagement Letters

• Field Work at Client Sites

• Assist professional staff members with gathering information for reports and tax returns

• Become familiar with the firm’s computer technology, with actual hands-on experience

• Develop an understanding of public accounting and the firm

• Participate in monthly firm meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Please submit a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format, and your most recent course transcript to Steven Loffredo at sloffredo@KahnLitwin.com

KLR- the Right Choice for Your Career!