Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a financial services team in northern MA. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing tax work, client bookkeeping, and financial reporting responsibilities in a client-focused environment. The role offers the opportunity to support a range of accounting functions while building strong relationships and delivering dependable, accurate service.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, businesses, and trusts with careful attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Maintain client financial records by handling bookkeeping tasks, reconciling accounts, and keeping general ledger activity up to date.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by posting journal entries and assisting with the preparation of financial statements.
• Provide support for payroll processing and sales tax reporting requirements as client needs arise.
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for clients, offering clear guidance on accounting and tax matters.
• Manage assigned engagements independently while prioritizing workload based on timing, complexity, and experience level.
• Uphold strong quality standards by ensuring work is compliant, organized, and completed with a high level of precision.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in tax preparation and bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of core accounting practices, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Familiarity with preparing individual and trust tax returns, along with business-related tax work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable work.
• Effective communication skills and confidence in client-facing interactions.
• A positive, motivated approach with interest in learning and taking on greater responsibility over time.