Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Nathan Wechsler is hiring an Accountant to join our team in our Concord office. This role will report to senior accounting staff and will support a variety of assurance and tax engagements, contributing to client deliverables and firm objectives. The position involves fieldwork, tax preparation, and financial statement analysis, providing opportunities to apply accounting knowledge and develop professional skills.

• Performing audit and accounting procedures, including compliance testing, cash, accounts receivable, inventories, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accruals, with appropriate work papers
• Preparing tax returns and conducting basic tax research using relevant software applications
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, applying basic GAAP principles
• Maintaining accurate records of time and expenses for proper client billing
• Establishing and maintaining positive client relationships
• Complying with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the Firm
• Attending seminars or trade group events as requested
• Performing special projects or other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or comparable work experience
• Proven customer service skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of Firm and client information

• Basic knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and tax compliance principles, with an ability to apply these to client situations
• Familiarity with tax software and research methods, including understanding how numbers flow in and between tax forms
• Awareness of audit processes and a developing sense of audit skepticism
• Experience making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• General understanding of transactional flow and key transition cycles in accounting

• Primarily onsite in our Concord, NH office, with travel to client sites as needed.

• Full-time position, with expectation of 55 hours per week during peak seasons (January 15 to April 15) and 45 hours through the rest of the year
• Starting salary of $70,000 annually
• Firm pays 85% of healthcare premiums
• Comp time program: additional compensation or PTO for hours worked above 55 during peak seasons and 45 outside of peak seasons
• 3 weeks of PTO, 7-10 paid holidays, and the week of July 4th off
• Fridays off in June and July; office closes at noon on Fridays in May and August-December
• CPA exam support
• Optional flexible work arrangements

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.