Accountant

Kforce Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce's client in Boston, MA seeks an Accountant focusing on HR, tax, and general accounting. Hybrid schedule with some remote days, ideal for someone who enjoys analysis, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting HR/accounting processes, assisting with tax filings, preparing payroll-related entries, and assisting budgeting for compensation and benefits. CPA a plus; experience with Dayforce or Infor is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of payroll, tax, and general accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze financial data.
• Support accounting/reporting within the HR function and employee benefits accounting processes.
• Assist with sales/use tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Provide audit support and assist with tax return preparation.
• Prepare payroll, tax, and benefits-related journal entries.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for compensation and benefits expenses.
• Partner with HR and Payroll teams to maintain employee data and reporting needs.

Skills

Excel skills

General ledger

Payroll knowledge

Tax knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Dayforce

Infor

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a well-established company located in Boston, MA with a hybrid schedule (up to several days per week remote), is seeking an Accountant with a departmental focus on HR, tax, and general accounting functions in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong Excel skills who enjoys analysis, reconciliations, and cross‑functional collaboration. The client offers salary and excellent benefits, 401(k) match, tuition and other company discounts.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze financial data
• Support accounting/reporting within the HR function and employee benefits accounting processes
• Assist with sales/use tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings
• Provide audit support and assist with tax return preparation
• Prepare payroll, tax, and benefits-related journal entries
• Support budgeting and forecasting for compensation and benefits expenses
• Partner with HR and Payroll teams to maintain employee data and reporting needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills required
• Knowledge of payroll, tax, and general accounting principles
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• CPA is a plus
• Experience with Dayforce and/or Infor is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.