Staff Accountant - Open Position
For the last 40 years, Peck Associates PC has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Peck Associates PC’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.
Who We Are
Peck Associates, P.C. is a full service Boston area accounting and advisory firm dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized guidance across a wide range of financial and business needs. As a locally owned CPA firm, we offer the best of both worlds. We are small enough to provide personal, one to one service, yet large enough to support clients with comprehensive strategies that include accounting, auditing, tax compliance, business advisory, and long term planning.
Our team of CPAs and professional staff work in a high energy, collaborative environment. We are a forward looking, solutions driven firm that strives for exceptional client service while maintaining a friendly, supportive workplace. If you are seeking a firm that values both expertise and culture, Peck Associates, P.C. is a place where you can grow and contribute.
We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant with five or more years of recent experience to join our Needham office in a hybrid work environment.
About the Role
This position is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys tax work and values variety. The primary focus of this role is preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns, supporting ongoing tax planning, and working with a diverse mix of clients across many industries. In addition to tax work, you will support bookkeeping cleanup and light accounting tasks for small business clients as needed.
This is a role where you will take ownership of your work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and maintain strong relationships with clients who rely on your expertise.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
- Support tax planning for clients across varied industries
- Provide light bookkeeping cleanup and accounting support for small businesses
- Perform attestation engagements and assist with related financial reporting
- Build strong client relationships and deliver high quality service
- Collaborate with internal team members in a supportive hybrid environment
What You Bring
- 5+ years of recent tax preparation experience in a small or mid sized public accounting firm
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA or EA preferred)
- Strong tax preparation skills across individuals, businesses, and trusts
- Solid bookkeeping and reconciliation abilities
- Experience with attestation engagements
- Proficiency with Tax Application Software, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of AICPA and FASB standards
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines and support clients across many industries
What We Offer
Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Insurance: 100% employer paid
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match
- Professional Growth: CPA /EA Exam reimbursement and professional development support
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule with flexibility
- Time Off: Paid time off plus 4 day work weeks in the summer
Job Type: Full-time
Peck Associates, P.C. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will be considered the property of Peck Associates, P.C.