Staff Tax Accountant

Distinct | North America; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable tax firm in Massachusetts is seeking a Tax Senior or strong Tax Associate for a seasonal, per diem role. The position involves preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns, providing support during the busy season with a flexible workload. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of public accounting experience and be comfortable with business tax returns. This role offers a professional working environment without the pressure of year-round commitments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
• Comfortable working in a busy season environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
• Support compliance and planning for multi-entity clients.
• Collaborate in a professional, low-ego environment.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Comfortable with business tax returns

Collaboration in a team environment

Education

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

CCH ProSystem FX

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a calm, well-run busy season where expectations are clear and hours are reasonable, this could be a great fit.

This is a seasonal, per diem tax role with a long-established small firm on the north shore.

The firm works with a strong corporate client base including dealerships, private equity-backed businesses, distributors, and closely held companies ranging from $10M to $1B in revenue.

Clients are sophisticated, organized, and long-standing, and the firm prides itself on doing quality work without creating unnecessary stress during busy season.

Busy season expectations

• Roughly 20-30 hours per week (This is negotiable)
• No Sundays
• Well-planned workflow with realistic deadlines

This role is designed to provide additional tax capacity during busy season, supporting the core team without the pressure of year-round expectations.

What you’ll be working on

• Preparation and review of corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
• Supporting compliance and planning for multi-entity clients
• Collaborating with a senior, experienced team in a professional, low-ego environment

The environment

• Fully electronic firm using CCH ProSystem FX
• Professional, steady team with long tenure and low turnover
• Organized clients and clean workpapers
• In-office preferred during busy season, with flexibility once settled

Who this is ideal for

• A Tax Senior or strong Tax Associate with 2+ years of public accounting experience
• Comfortable with business tax returns
• Looking for busy season-only work.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred, but not required

This is a great option for someone who wants to stay sharp during busy season without signing up for a full-time role.

Interested?

Apply in confidence or message Rebecca Sherman at Distinct North America to learn more.