Our office has a fresh, fast-paced environment that will challenge you at the same time that it nurtures your career.  You will be part of a team of professionals who work together to provide quality service to our clients.

Our clients range from individuals to good-sized international companies, from associations to high tech start-ups to medical products manufacturers.  The diversity of our client base and the variety of tasks you will perform are counterbalanced by our unwavering standards of quality work - day in and day out.

Our compensation and benefits packages are more than competitive.  They include health insurance, life insurance, generous vacations, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible scheduling, professional education reimbursements, and more.

We are located three minutes off Route 95/Route 128 in Waltham not far from Mills Falls.  See the directions for more detail.

Currently, we are searching for people to fill the following openings:

Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Accountant

Accounting Clerk

Administrative Assistant

Accounting Intern

If you are interested, please contact us at careers@sagacpa.com .  Send us your resumé along with a cover letter telling us why you think the position will be a good match for you.

Senior Tax Accountant

Requirements
	Solid track record of experience with tax preparation, audits and financial reporting
	Will possess a minimum of 5+ years relevant tax experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and thorough knowledge of GAAP (Masters in Taxation a plus)
	Computer proficiency with tax software programs (Lacerte, Pro FX), Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks, trial balance software programs, Microsoft Word, and Excel
	Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
	Experienced in dealing directly with the clients
	Ability to consult and work with projects from start to conclusion
	Committed to continuing their education and growing professionally
	Outstanding client presentation skills plus excellent written and verbal skills
	Strong supervisory skills and the ability to review the work of others

Responsibilities
	Prepare corporation, S corporation, individual, partnership and trust income tax returns
	Take responsibility for all phases of an assignment including planning, compliance and review
	Research complex tax issues and make clear and concise conclusions from research
	Develop creative solutions to client problems and recommend creative tax planning strategies
	Ability to perform all the responsibilities of the staff accountant position

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Tax Accountant

All of our clients require accurate, timely and creative tax planning and counsel.  Therefore, you will play a key role on our team and will be asked to take on a wide range of responsibilties.  You should have a solid track record of experience with tax preparation, audits and financial reporting.  You will be expected to…

	Prepare individual, corporation, S corporation, partnership, and trust income tax returns.
	Take responsibility for all phases of an assignment including planning, compliance and review.
	Research complex tax issues and then make clear and concise conclusions from your research.
	Develop creative solutions to client problems and recommend creative tax planning strategies.
	Possess a working knowledge of some (if not all) of the following software programs: Lacerte, Pro FX, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Peachtree Accounting, Quickbooks, and trial balance programs.

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Accountant

At Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, all our top people are called on to actively manage our clients' accounts.  You'll be asked to oversee the work of entry-level staffers, make on-site visits to clients, and ensure that our quality standards are met at all times.  You should have a solid record of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.  You will be expected to…

Take responsibility for the preparation of monthly compilations of financial statement reports. Prepare and oversee the reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. Assist clients with more complex accounting issues. Supervise entry-level staff in the preparation of sales and excise tax returns, inventory analyses, and various registrations. Prepare client trial balances and adjusting journal entries. Assist with the review and audit of financial statement reports. Possess a working knowledge of some (if not all) of the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Peachtree Accounting, Quickbooks, and trial balance programs.

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Accounting Clerk

This is a position where you will be able to use your business acumen and/or business administration studies to develop a career in accounting.  We need someone who has a basic understanding of the accounting process, who is detail oriented (almost to a fault), and who believes, as we do, that we are all capable of producing top quality work.  You will be expected to...

	Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions including data entry, cash receipts and cash disbursements.
	Assist with reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
	Prepare applications for extension of filing individual and corporate income tax returns.
	Prepare sales tax returns and payroll tax returns.
	Produce inventory analyses.
	Prepare client trial balances and adjusting journal entries.
	Help clients with various registrations.
	Be ready to pitch in with general office support when necessary.
	Possess a working knowledge of some (if not all) of the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Peachtree Accounting, and Quickbooks or Quicken.

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Administrative Assistant

No business can succeed unless it has a strong internal staff.  The position of Administrative Assistant is a crucial one at Team Scott A. Goffstein.  It is also a highly visible one.  You will be required to "wear a number of hats" and to handle both client and employee matters with discretion.  You will be expected to…

	Answer phones, greet clients, and prepare correspondence.
	Update our client database regularly.
	Maintain billing records, generate reports, and prepare invoices on a periodic basis.
	Perform general internal bookkeeping duties such as entering invoices into accounting software, printing out checks, and mailing in payments on a bi-monthly basis.
	Maintain and update library publications.
	Photocopy, collate, and bind corporate, individual, fiduciary, and partnership tax returns.
	Order office supplies, coordinate mailings, coordinate office maintenance and other administrative tasks.
	Possess a working knowledge of some (if not all) of the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Timeslips for Windows, and Peachtree Accounting.

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Accounting Intern

Team Scott A. Goffstein is a perfect environment for an accounting and/or business administration student to learn their way around a professional accounting firm.  You should have excellent computer skills, an eye for detail, an ability to focus on a job until it is done, and a readiness to expand your horizons.  In general, you will be involved in the…

	Preparation of trial balances for numerous small businesses in a variety of industries.
	Preparation of basic individual and corporate income tax returns.
	Most all of the same activities that an accounting clerk is involved in (see above).

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