Staff Accountant

Tighe-; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Best in Class Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Wellness Rewards

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Paydown

Licensure/Certification Fees

Summer Fridays Flextime

Hybrid Work Environment

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Tighe & Bond in Westfield, MA, seeks a Staff Accountant for our Hybrid Accounting Team. You’ll support accounts receivable, billing, project accounting, and month-end close, helping deliver reliable financial information to clients and staff alike.

Required: a BS in a related field and 2–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. We offer growth, collaboration, and a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience in a company setting.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts and controls.
• Experience with accounts receivable, collections, project accounting, billing, reconciliations, or month-end close.
• Comfort learning accounting systems, working in Excel, and researching discrepancies.
• Ability to manage details and deadlines and communicate professionally with internal teams and external clients.
• Curiosity, follow-through, accuracy, and a customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable, collections, project accounting, accounts payable, and general accounting activities.
• Maintain client and project information, and assist with unit pricing and billing.
• Follow up on collections and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Research and set up vendors, and route vendor invoices.
• Assist with month-end edit checks and close procedures.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Project accounting

Billing

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel

Vendor setup

Accounting concepts

Discrepancy research

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

BS in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Staff Accountant, you will join our Accounting Team in our Westfield Headquarters, where you’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering projects across a variety of responsibilities. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Accounting Team and ProjectsOur accounting team keeps the business running smoothly through financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, project accounting, bank reconciliations, and monthly close support. Working together, the team provides reliable financial information and responsive service to our clients and employees.

Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Accounting Team, as a Staff Accountant, you willsupport a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as:

• Support accounts receivable, collections, project accounting, accounts payable, and general accounting activities
• Maintain client and project information, and assist with unit pricing and billing
• Follow up on collections and prepare bank reconciliations
• Research and set up vendors, and route vendor invoices
• Assist with month-end edit checks and close procedures

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field

• 2–3 years of accounting experience in a company setting

• Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts and controls

• Experience with accounts receivable, collections, project accounting, billing, reconciliations, or month-end close preferred

• Comfort learning accounting systems, working in Excel, and researching discrepancies

• Ability to manage details and deadlines and communicate professionally with internal teams and external clients

• Curiosity, follow-through, accuracy, and a customer service mindset

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

More Information about Tighe & Bond

Ways to Grow Your CareerWe provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and ValuesWe prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.

We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & BondFor more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer StatementWe are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.

Pay Range

USD $67,012.00 - USD $87,953.00 /Yr.