Staff Accountant – Tax and Financial Reporting

Job overview

The Staff Accountant – Tax and Financial Reporting role is full-time and hybrid, with locations listed in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, or North Adams, MA. Compensation is $55,000–$75,000 per year. Smith, Watson & Company is a regional accounting firm serving the Berkshire community and local businesses and families. The accountant supports client tax compliance and financial reporting while developing technical skills in public accounting. Preparing returns and financial statements, analyzing client data, and coordinating documentation with clients and senior colleagues help deliver accurate work on schedule.

What you'll do

• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• prepare financial statements, including compilations and reviews
• analyze financial data for client reports and business summaries
• research tax and financial reporting matters
• coordinate with clients to gather documentation and deliver work
• collaborate with senior staff and managers
• participate in training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant

tax

financial reporting

public accounting

hybrid

pittsfield ma

great barrington ma

north adams ma

smith, watson & company

$55k–$75k/year

full-time

cpe support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• vacation
• health, dental, life, and disability benefits
• partner mentorship
• CPE support
• manageable busy season
• Summer Fridays
• flexible workspace.

Why this role

The posting offers hybrid work, partner mentorship, CPE support, a manageable busy season, and Summer Fridays.

About the employer

Smith, Watson & Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.