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Cost Accountant

Lowell, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Lowell, Massachusetts. This role will oversee product cost integrity, support month-end accounting activities, and provide analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate product costing data by reviewing and updating material masters, bills of materials, routing structures, activity rates, labor assumptions, overhead allocations, and purchasing inputs. • Examine manufacturing results to identify and explain variances related to production, inventory movement, valuation changes, reserve activity, and count discrepancies. • Prepare accounting entries, balance sheet reconciliations, detailed schedules, and supporting documentation required for timely and accurate month-end close. • Carry out assigned internal controls and ensure accounting activities remain aligned with established financial policies and procedural standards. • Oversee operational accounting areas such as labor, overhead, precious metals, and related reporting to support informed business decisions. • Work closely with Operations and other business partners on forecasts, budgets, capital spending reviews, and ongoing financial reporting needs. • Investigate costing, inventory, posting, and master data issues, then validate underlying information used in financial analysis and reporting. • Assist with audit activities by assembling requested documentation, answering follow-up questions, and delivering analysis for internal and external reviewers. • Contribute to system enhancements, business integrations, process improvements, and other recurring or special projects while managing competing deadlines effectively. • Communicate emerging accounting concerns, financial exposure, and operational impacts to management and cross-functional stakeholders in a timely manner.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Manchester, New Hampshire
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
For consideration, please reach out to Carma Rorke as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Carma Rorke. If you are currently working with a Robert Half recruiter, please reach out to them. Our client is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support financial planning, product costing, and reporting activities for a manufacturing-focused organization in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and accounting teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve inventory accuracy, and provide timely analysis that supports business decisions. The position also plays an important part in establishing reliable procedures, maintaining compliant financial practices, and supporting day-to-day transactional continuity across related accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Direct cost accounting activities tied to ERP-related processes, working with cross-functional stakeholders to promote accurate financial data and efficient operations.• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and standard operating procedures so costing practices are applied consistently across the business.• Partner with engineering and operations teams to validate bill of materials, confirm cost structures, and support accurate inventory valuation.• Produce recurring financial reports and analysis that help leadership monitor spending, assess performance, and identify cost improvement opportunities.• Complete month-end accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting close accuracy and timeliness.• Assist with accounts payable activities to help ensure invoices and related transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.• Provide backup coverage for both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain continuity during workflow changes or team absences.• Uphold internal financial controls, policy compliance, and accurate recordkeeping across assigned accounting processes.• Contribute to additional accounting and finance projects as needed to support departmental and organizational priorities.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Boston, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of projects from initial setup through final closeout in Boston, Massachusetts. This position works closely with project managers, department leadership, and accounting teams to support accurate billing, cost control, and compliance with contractual and company requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a high level of accuracy, and the organization needed to manage multiple deadlines in a project-focused environment. Responsibilities: • Establish new project and contract records in the accounting system and confirm financial setup aligns with scope and billing terms. • Examine budgets, client agreements, and invoicing provisions to support accurate project financial management. • Track labor, expenses, overall costs, and margin performance to help keep projects financially on course. • Facilitate recurring team check-ins to align on priorities, timelines, and key deliverables. • Generate and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and agreed billing schedules. • Monitor receivables, identify overdue balances, and coordinate follow-up efforts with project leaders and clients when needed. • Process contract updates, change orders, and amendments while maintaining accurate financial records. • Maintain an up-to-date project schedule with critical dates and reporting deadlines. • Reconcile project charges, research cost discrepancies, and help resolve budget variances. • Provide support for audits, accounts payable activities, and related accounting tasks while preserving complete project documentation.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Salem, New Hampshire
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial documentation in Salem, New Hampshire. This role works closely with project teams and external partners to keep contract changes, invoicing records, and reporting accurate and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings solid project accounting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while handling sensitive information with discretion. Responsibilities: • Manage the review and processing of project change requests, ensuring updates are accurately reflected across active company projects. • Compile and share recurring financial and project status reports for project leadership meetings and contractor billing needs. • Adjust pricing details on change-related documentation based on project direction and updated scope requirements. • Prepare monthly Schedule of Values records and upload supporting documents to facilitate timely invoicing. • Create warranty letters, material records, and other administrative documentation required for project billing and closeout. • Process invoices and payment applications through external billing platforms such as Textura and GCPay. • Provide accounting support during new project setup and assist with billing activities within company-designated systems. • Coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, coworkers, and business partners to resolve billing questions and maintain workflow accuracy. • Protect confidential company and project information while contributing to additional accounting and billing tasks as business needs evolve.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

South Easton, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in the Bridgewater, MA area. In this role, you will help strengthen financial reporting by overseeing project cost tracking, evaluating work-in-progress activity, and supporting accurate close processes. You will also collaborate closely with operational and project leaders to provide insight into performance while helping guide accounts payable activities. Responsibilities:• Track project expenses and profitability trends to help ensure accurate cost reporting across active jobs.• Develop and review accounting schedules and analytical reports that support project-level financial oversight.• Maintain monthly work-in-progress records and evaluate balances for completeness and accuracy.• Assess forecasts, percentage-of-completion data, and revenue recognition calculations for ongoing projects.• Provide daily direction and support to two team members responsible for accounts payable operations.• Oversee invoice workflows, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and supplier-related coordination to keep payables running smoothly.• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations while contributing to month-end close activities.• Assist with audit preparation, budgeting efforts, financial forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives within accounting processes.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Boston, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
My client, a growing professional services firm is hiring a Staff Accountant to join their team. The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and will be involved with AP, AR, GL and Payroll. Compensation for this position is $75-85K + Bonus. This company is doing well, offers very close to a 100% remote work environment, a very flexible work arrangement with the typical work hours being 9-5, great work life balance/culture, strong benefits with 32 PTO days all in. If interested in hearing more, please email your resume to matthew.katz@roberthalf or message me on Linkedin ASAP. Thank you.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Boston, Massachusetts
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the finance team on a Contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step into a fast-paced environment and help maintain accurate financial records during a period of limited department coverage. The position will focus on core accounting operations such as reconciliations, month-end activities, invoice processing, and audit support while providing dependable analytical assistance to finance leadership. Responsibilities: • Manage daily cash and banking activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and reconciling accounts against the general ledger. • Support the monthly close process by preparing account reconciliations, maintaining supporting schedules, and assisting with journal entries and account analysis. • Process invoices and other financial transactions with attention to proper coding, approvals, and documentation across accounts payable and related activities. • Investigate discrepancies in account balances, outstanding items, and unusual transactions, then take action to resolve reconciling differences promptly. • Prepare audit support materials by organizing schedules, validating transaction details, and matching financial activity to source documentation. • Analyze financial data in Excel to create clear summaries, identify trends or variances, and provide reporting support to finance leadership as needed. • Assist with budget and expense review by monitoring activity, highlighting irregular spending patterns, and contributing to special finance projects.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Tewksbury, Massachusetts
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong expertise in receivables, advanced Excel capabilities, and solid general ledger knowledge. The role will support daily accounting operations, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to financial accuracy in a manufacturing-focused environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare customer invoices, process billing activities, and apply incoming payments accurately to maintain timely accounts receivable records. • Support revenue-related accounting tasks and help ensure transactions are recorded completely and correctly. • Partner with the Accounting Manager on month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. • Handle day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable processing while providing broader support across the general ledger. • Perform bank, cash, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy and control. • Review inventory and manufacturing-related costs, helping assess product margins and identify cost trends. • Conduct variance analysis and provide documentation and assistance during audit-related requests. • Work closely with sales teams, customers, and international business partners to resolve billing and accounting questions effectively.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Property Accounting Manager

Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
My client, a reputable Real Estate Firm in Newton is hiring a Property Accounting Manager to join their team. The Property Accounting Manager will oversee the Accounting for a Commercial, Residential and Mixed Used Portfolio for the company along with a team of Property Accountants Compensation for this position is $130-150K + Bonus. This company is about to launch a new fund and has been very successful with their growth over the past many years. Additionally, they offer strong benefits, a hybrid working arrangement, nice growth potential, a normal 9-5 work day and a nice team culture. If interested in hearing more, please email your resume to matthew.katz@roberthalf or message me on Linkedin ASAP. Thank you
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Hampton, New Hampshire
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
For consideration, please reach out to Jennifer Lavoie as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Jennifer Lavoie! If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly. Robert Half is seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our client's accounting team in Hampton, New Hampshire area. This role supports accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations across the company and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance, regulatory, and audit stakeholders in a fast-paced utilities environment. This role requires one of the following: Financial Reporting experience, 10K or 10Q experience, A CPA with public accounting background, or SEC reporting. Anyone is encouraged to apply with any of these experineces. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the company and its subsidiaries.• Review balance sheet and general ledger activity to ensure transactions, estimates, and adjustments are recorded accurately and on time.• Produce financial statements and related reports in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards for both internal leadership and external use.• Administer intercompany accounting processes, including billing and monthly service company invoicing, while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.• Partner with finance, regulatory, and other business teams to reflect operational, regulatory, and strategic matters appropriately in the financial records.• Respond to external auditor requests during quarterly reviews and annual audits and assist with documentation for regulatory examinations and data inquiries.• Prepare analyses of operating results, budget-to-actual comparisons, cash flow information, and other management reports to support decision-making.• Contribute to operating and capital budget support activities and provide accounting insight related to regulatory initiatives, sustainability reporting, and business investments.• Execute internal control procedures, monitor control effectiveness, and help resolve identified issues within required timeframes.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Wenham, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a respected client in the North Shore area seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. This is a permanent role, reporting into the Controller with growth potential to become an Assistant Controller in the future. This particular Senior Accountant role involves preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close, and assisting the Controller with preparation for the annual audit. The Senior Accountant will work closely with Advancement to ensure gifts are recorded accurately and in line with donor intentions, and with investment advisors and fund managers to ensure the endowment is properly valued and accounted for. The selected candidate should have at least 3 years of experience. Working knowledge of Workday is a plus. Familiarity with higher education or non-profit environment; gift or endowment accounting experience a plus. For the right experience our client is offering a base salary of $80-100K + great benefits. If interested and qualified send your resume to alexander.morsey@roberthalf, or apply to this listing ASAP. Thanks!
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Waltham, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established Health Care Services Organization in the Waltham area. The Senior Accountant will lead month end and year end close activities ensuring effective financial management and accurate reporting. Responsibilities include financial reporting, drive month-end close activities, JE’s, balance sheet and subledger rexconcilations, GL analysis, grant reporting and involved with internal control innnitiatives. BS Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of solid accounting experience preferably in a Health Care setting. Sage Intacct and advanced Excel preferred with excellent overall communication skills required. Excellent team collaborative environment, tenured staff, great mission statement and outstanding benefits including aggressive PTO plan. This is schedule is mainly onsite, but flexibility when needed. Email dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn for immediate consideration.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Westborough, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing real estate organization. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate books, producing timely reporting, and helping strengthen accounting processes across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced property management environment. For immediate interview please contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136 Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activity for multiple entities, ensuring payables, receivables, tenant billings, and collections are completed accurately and on schedule.• Review and guide the work of accounting support staff, providing coaching, answering operational questions, and helping maintain high-quality output.• Monitor cash positions across accounts, coordinate banking activity, and complete bank and credit card reconciliations to support ongoing operating and capital needs.• Administer routine disbursement cycles by validating documentation, confirming approvals, and preparing payments in a timely manner.• Produce monthly financial packages that include statements, supporting schedules, and explanations of material budget-to-actual variances for stakeholders.• Track debt-related obligations by coordinating loan payments, maintaining amortization and escrow details, and meeting lender reporting timelines.• Oversee compliance-related financial tasks such as tax payment scheduling, vendor documentation tracking, and recurring corporate filing requirements.• Partner on audits, fee allocations, reimbursement activity, payroll-related reconciliations, and budgeting or forecasting efforts as needed.• Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and system-based workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.• Contribute to special projects and broader finance initiatives in support of continued growth.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Auburn, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to oversee core accounting activities across multiple business entities in Auburn, Massachusetts. This position supports financial operations tied to real estate development, construction, and property management, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing detailed transactional work with broader reporting responsibilities. The right candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. For Immediate interview please call Victor Muller at 508 205 2136 Responsibilities:• Oversee incoming and outgoing transactions across several related entities, ensuring invoices, payments, and collections are processed accurately and on schedule.• Coordinate recurring payment cycles for vendors and subcontractors, including preparation of weekly disbursements and supporting documentation.• Track liquidity, receivable activity, and project-level funding requirements to help maintain effective cash management.• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balances between affiliated companies, resolving discrepancies promptly.• Record journal entries and contribute to monthly and annual close activities by maintaining complete and accurate financial records.• Keep detailed schedules for job costs, prepaid items, liabilities, and work-in-progress balances to support reliable reporting.• Prepare draw packages and develop financial reports related to construction and development projects.• Maintain organized compliance and audit files, including vendor setup records, tax forms, and year-end reporting support.• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and requests from external accounting partners by providing timely financial data and analysis.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Leominster, Massachusetts
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a scientific instrument manufacturing organization in Leominster, Massachusetts on a Contract basis. This role will support core accounting operations by overseeing close activities, preparing financial entries, and helping maintain accurate reporting across entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge and a detail-oriented approach to reconciliations, accruals, and consolidated financial data. Responsibilities:• Lead key month-end close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation.• Review and book accruals to reflect expenses and liabilities in the correct accounting periods.• Manage intercompany accounting transactions and resolve balancing issues between related entities.• Support global consolidation processes and help produce complete financial information across multiple business units.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain accuracy in the financial records.• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather accounting data and improve the efficiency of routine reporting activities.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Boston, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial records. This role is well suited for an organized individual who can manage close activities, reconcile accounts, and prepare entries with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across routine and deadline-driven accounting cycles. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure financial results are finalized on time. • Record and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting policies. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing transactions, investigating discrepancies, and correcting variances as needed. • Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to confirm completeness and accuracy across balance sheet accounts. • Complete bank reconciliations promptly and resolve outstanding items through research and follow-up. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify account activity, and support reporting needs. • Assist with audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and providing clear documentation for key accounting areas.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Commercial Real Estate Accountant

Hopkinton, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Commercial Real Estate Accountant to support the financial operations of a portfolio of residential multifamily properties in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong property accounting experience, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to financial reporting and close activities. The position works closely with asset and property management teams to deliver accurate records, meaningful analysis, and timely reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations for assigned multifamily real estate assets, ensuring financial records remain complete, accurate, and up to date.</li><li>Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, making sure transactions are recorded accurately and all deadlines are met consistently.</li><li>Process vendor invoices and maintain supporting documentation to ensure disbursement records are organized and current.</li><li>Track and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including W-9 forms and certificates of insurance, updating records as renewals or changes arise.</li><li>Manage annual 1099 preparation and filing to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.</li><li>Prepare recurring monthly and annual reporting packages, including accounts payable activity, rent and receivables details, delinquency reports, management summaries, lender reporting, budgets, and performance analyses.</li><li>Review monthly income statements and general ledger activity to verify accuracy, identify and resolve discrepancies, and record adjusting entries as needed.</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses for assigned properties and communicate significant trends or exceptions to management partners when appropriate.</li><li>Assist with audits, ad hoc financial requests, and accounting setup for newly acquired properties as needed.</li></ul>
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant - Free parking and hybrid!

Boston, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Our client is a small, growing real estate organization seeking an Accountant to join its team and take ownership of a variety of property and corporate accounting responsibilities.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a smaller, collaborative environment where you can gain broad exposure rather than being limited to one area of accounting. You’ll work closely with internal operations and property teams and have the opportunity to expand your skill set across property-level accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis. What You'll Do<ul><li>Handle monthly reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Track and record ongoing cash and banking activity</li><li>Assist with property-level expense and CAM reconciliations</li><li>Review actual results against budget and investigate notable variances</li><li>Maintain debt and other supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with commercial and utility billing activities</li><li>Ensure expenses are accurately coded and allocated across properties and accounts</li><li>Prepare recurring journal entries, including payroll, management fees, and revenue allocations</li><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and property packages</li><li>Complete intercompany and inter-property accounting adjustments</li><li>Maintain spreadsheets, schedules, and supporting documentation</li><li>Partner with property management, leasing, and operations teams</li><li>Contribute to special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Waltham, Massachusetts
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to join a team in Waltham, Massachusetts on a Contract basis. This role is suited for a tax specialist with a strong background in preparing complex individual and business returns, along with broad exposure to sales and use tax matters. The position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to expand their expertise, contribute to high-level tax work, and build toward future leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review complex individual tax filings with a high degree of accuracy and attention to changing regulations. • Complete corporate tax returns and supporting schedules while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. • Manage sales and use tax reporting activities, including research, preparation, and timely submission of required filings. • Analyze financial records and source documentation to identify tax issues, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate return preparation. • Use tax software, including ProSystem fx when applicable, to organize data, prepare returns, and maintain efficient workflow management. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to gather tax information, clarify outstanding items, and keep filings on track. • Research tax rules and interpret guidance to support compliance decisions and address client- or business-specific questions. • Contribute to process improvements within the tax function and support work that strengthens readiness for broader managerial responsibilities.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Boston, Massachusetts
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support tax research, preparation, and compliance activities for a contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for someone with a strong background in individual and corporate filings, sales and use tax matters, and technical tax analysis. The position will contribute across a structured monthly engagement that includes research, document development, and ongoing tax-related deliverables. Responsibilities: • Conduct tax research to evaluate complex accounting and compliance questions and summarize findings in a clear, practical format. • Prepare and review individual and corporate tax returns with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation. • Manage sales and use tax activities, including analysis, preparation, and filing support as needed. • Draft tax memoranda, workpapers, and related documentation to support reporting positions and compliance decisions. • Organize and maintain tax records to ensure filings are complete, well supported, and audit ready. • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather financial data, clarify tax treatment, and resolve issues affecting return preparation. • Monitor project timelines across the engagement and deliver assigned work within established weekly targets.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Senior Project Accountant

Norwell, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management of commercial construction projects in the South Shore area. This hybrid role partners closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to keep project records accurate, billing on schedule, and financial documentation complete. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Partner with project managers and field teams from project award through closeout to maintain accurate financial records and support project execution.• Set up new jobs and divisional structures, enter buyout information, and organize required documentation such as bonds and business license renewals.• Review customer contract terms to ensure billing procedures, reporting obligations, and closeout requirements are properly followed throughout the project lifecycle.• Prepare and submit client invoices, monitor receivables, and escalate collection concerns promptly when payment issues arise.• Enter and maintain project financial data in Sage, including budgets, subcontract commitments, and change orders.• Work with project teams to gather lien waivers, track preliminary notices, and confirm compliance requirements are met before releasing vendor or subcontractor payments.• Recommend weekly payment selections for subcontractors and respond to inquiries regarding payment timing and status.• Coordinate project closeout activities by arranging meetings, supporting final documentation, and releasing notices of completion as needed.• Participate in project startup sessions, award meetings, production calls, and other coordination meetings to keep accounting activities aligned with operational needs.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Tax Senior

Framingham, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax Senior to join a client-focused services firm serving clients in Massachusetts. This position blends tax, accounting, and assurance work, offering the opportunity to support a wide range of organizations and individuals with complex financial needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and committed to delivering accurate work and thoughtful client service. Responsibilities: • Prepare and examine federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and municipal clients. • Contribute to audit and assurance engagements by assisting with planning activities, performing testing, maintaining documentation, and helping draft financial statements and disclosures. • Handle tax accounting activities such as calculating provisions, reconciling accounts, recording journal entries, and evaluating current and deferred tax positions. • Provide client accounting support through bookkeeping review, close process assistance, reconciliations, write-up services, and financial reporting preparation. • Use knowledge of governmental and nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting and compliance obligations, to support specialized client engagements. • Develop and review workpapers, trial balances, ledger details, and supporting schedules to promote accuracy and adherence to industry standards. • Investigate tax and accounting questions, summarize findings, and present practical recommendations to clients and internal leadership. • Advise clients throughout the year on planning opportunities, estimated tax obligations, and business structure considerations. • Manage several client assignments at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong quality standards. • Guide team members who are new to the role by reviewing work, offering coaching, and supporting their development on client engagements.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Douglas, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support the financial performance and accounting activities of our manufacturing operation in Douglas, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant leadership and finance stakeholders to evaluate production costs, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight into operational profitability. The position also contributes to a reliable month-end close, budget development, and ongoing financial analysis that supports informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Partner with plant operations and finance leadership to track job cost activity and help maintain accurate financial data across production processes. • Analyze labor performance, manufacturing cost trends, and operational variances to highlight risks, explain results, and support profitability improvement. • Prepare and post month-end journal entries while completing assigned close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Review inventory balances, perform related analysis, and process necessary adjustments to improve reporting quality and support efficient inventory management. • Examine completed jobs and compare actual results against estimates to uncover discrepancies, input issues, and other unusual cost patterns. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances on a recurring basis to maintain accurate records and support financial integrity. • Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statement analysis and help present findings, trends, and variance explanations to management. • Contribute to budget planning, forecast review, and actual-to-budget analysis while responding to leadership questions and ad hoc financial requests. • Support audit activity by preparing documentation, answering information requests, and helping maintain compliance with internal control standards. • Recommend and help implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Accountant - Real Estate

Woburn, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
A highly successful Real Estate Investment Company located in the Woburn area is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join its growing team. The candidate would be responsible for supporting construction billing, tenant billing, lease administration review, and financial processes related to property management. This role ensures accurate accounting records, proper tenant billing, and timely processing of financial transactions for the construction company and managed properties. Experience in accounting, property management accounting preferred along with tenant billing and CAM reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and organization skills required, proficiency with Yardi is highly preferred. I’ve placed folks here before so can attest to great work/life balance, casual environment, good people to work with every day. This position is mostly on-site but flexibility when needed along with strong benefits and bonus plan. If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-focused Bookkeeper to support financial operations for a legal organization in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. This position is well suited for someone who brings strong experience in day-to-day accounting activities, values discretion, and works comfortably in a detail-focused services setting. The ideal candidate is confident managing financial records, coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors, and keeping transactions accurate in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities, maintaining accurate financial records and organized supporting documentation.• Process invoices and payments, ensuring accounts payable transactions are completed correctly and on schedule.• Manage client billing, incoming payments, and follow-up activities related to accounts receivable.• Reconcile bank accounts and other financial balances regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Use QuickBooks and Excel to track financial activity, prepare routine reports, and support month-to-month accounting needs.• Coordinate with team members and external vendors to answer payment questions and keep financial workflows moving efficiently.• Monitor multiple accounting priorities at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.• Help maintain confidentiality and sound financial controls when handling sensitive information in a legal environment.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

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