Senior Accountant

Fernandes & Charest, P.C.

Full and/or part time

Fernandes & Charest, P.C. is a certified public accounting firm located in Southeastern Massachusetts that is seeking a senior accountant to provide tax and accounting services to our clients in various industries. We provide a culture that values work/life balance, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible schedules. The firm offers off-season flex hours in addition to paid time off.

The candidate’s responsibilities include the following:

• Committed to continuous improvement and development of self and others
• Responding to client and management inquiries
• Preparation of individual, corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns
• Bookkeeping and write-up work
• Tax planning for business and individual clients
• Performing preparation, compilation and review engagements for closely held businesses in a variety of industries

The ideal candidate possesses the following:                                   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3 – 7 years’ experience in public accounting
• QuickBooks experience strongly preferred
• Experience with CCH Profx Tax, Fixed Assets and Engagement strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, team player, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Time management skills
• CPA license preferred

Other benefits include: 401(k) match, medical, and dental insurance.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to otto@fernandescharest.com

Tax Intern – Accounting Firm

Fernandes & Charest, P.C. is a certified public accounting firm located in Westport, Massachusetts that is seeking an accounting intern to provide tax and accounting services to our clients in various industries. You will utilize your accounting educational background and internship experience to assist in all stages of an engagement or project; most commonly tax return preparation for entities and individuals, bookkeeping for engagements, basic tax issues, and provide support to other team members.

Responsibilities:

Expand industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, clients, regular self-study, and formal training opportunities

• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of tax procedures, workpapers, and technology
• Work with team members to collect necessary information for tax return completion
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress
• Assist with the detail work of reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns

• Record bookkeeping journal entries and reconcile account balances
• Complete research and special projects as needed

The ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Reliable transportation to office
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a result driven, team-oriented

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to otto@fernandescharest.com

Seasonal Tax Prepaer - Annual position

January - April

Full and/or Part time

Fernandes & Charest, P.C. is a certified public accounting firm located in Southeastern Massachusetts that’s seeking a staff accountant to provide tax and accounting services working closely with senior staff.  We provide a culture that values work/life balance, very competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules. 

The candidate’s responsibilities include the following:

• Preparation of individual tax returns

The ideal candidate possesses the following:                                   

• 5+ years experience with individual tax return preparation
• Experience with CCH Profx Tax, Fixed Assets and Engagement strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well in a challenging environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management skills 

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to otto@fernandescharest.com