Staff Accountant - Tax & Public Accounting

Orion Placement; Hampton (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Overtime opportunities

Year-end bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Limited remote work

Job summary

Orion Placement in Hampton, NH invites an experienced staff accountant to join our boutique public accounting practice. You will prepare federal and state returns, perform bookkeeping, and support tax planning across various client engagements.

You'll work directly with seasoned professionals, manage multiple deadlines, and have opportunities for leadership as you grow with the firm. The role offers strong benefits, education support, and a clear path to higher responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are a plus.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• CPA credentials/progress toward CPA is a plus.

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 deadlines and maintain quality during tax season and high-volume periods.
• Develop broader client-management responsibilities as experience grows.

Skills

Analytical

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

2+ years accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Join a well-established public accounting practice where you can build a long-term career and take on increasing responsibility.
• Work directly with experienced professionals and gain hands-on exposure across tax preparation, accounting, financial reporting, and client management.
• Enjoy overtime opportunities during busy season, year-end bonuses, 401(k) matching, PTO, and continuing education support.
• Build expertise across a diverse portfolio of businesses and individual clients rather than being limited to one industry.
• Strong performers with leadership ambition can grow into significantly greater responsibility and earning potential over time.
• Potential for limited remote flexibility once you are established and successful in the role.

Location:

Hampton, NH. This is an on-site opportunity designed for collaboration and hands-on development. Once established, there may be flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Note:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business and at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience. Accounting degrees and public accounting experience are strongly preferred. QuickBooks proficiency is required. CPA credentials or progress toward becoming a CPA are a plus.

About Us

We are a boutique public accounting practice providing accounting, tax, financial reporting, and business advisory services to a diverse client base. Our team values accuracy, initiative, long-term relationships, and professionals who want to continue developing their careers. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us and potentially take on meaningful leadership responsibilities over time. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required; Accounting preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
• 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.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do more than complete routine accounting work. Our team offers broad exposure to tax, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and client relationships, giving ambitious professionals room to expand their skills and responsibilities. We support continuing education, reward strong performance, and value people who want to build a lasting career.

• Benefits include PTO, 401(k) matching, overtime opportunities, year-end bonuses, flexible scheduling, and the possibility of limited remote work once established.