Staff Accountant: Hybrid Role with Growth & Leadership Path

Orion Placement; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Overtime opportunities

Year-end bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education support

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Hampton, NH, is seeking an on-site Accountant to handle federal/state tax returns, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for a diverse client base. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and long-term growth with increasing responsibilities.

The position offers exposure to tax planning, audit support, and client management, with potential limited remote work after establishment. Bachelor in Accounting or Business and 2+ years of experience required; CPA track preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required; Accounting preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Tax preparation experience highly preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Long-term interest in professional growth and increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Perform bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, account maintenance, and financial statement preparation using QuickBooks.
• Support tax planning and research to help clients make informed financial decisions.
• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements and related financial reporting procedures.
• Independently manage multiple client engagements while maintaining accurate, timely deliverables.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members throughout engagements.
• Prioritize competing deadlines and maintain quality during tax season and other high-volume periods.
• Develop broader client-management responsibilities as your experience and capabilities grow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Excel

Office skills

Tax preparation

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

CPA candidate / CPA-track

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Confidential Employer in Hampton, NH, is seeking an on-site Accountant to handle federal/state tax returns, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for a diverse client base. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and long-term growth with increasing responsibilities.

The position offers exposure to tax planning, audit support, and client management, with potential limited remote work after establishment. Bachelor in Accounting or Business and 2+ years of experience required; CPA track preferred.