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We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Accounting Assistant, you will join our Accounting Team in our Westfield office, where you’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering projects across a variety of responsibilities. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen and support the firm. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. 

Our Accounting Team and Projects
We have a group who work together to execute essential business accounting functions that are crucial to the success of our company. From financial reporting and analysis, to budgeting and payroll, our team delivers financial expertise and outstanding customer service throughout all their responsibilities to our clients and employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Accounting Team, an Accounting Assistant will support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as: 

• Prepare draft and final invoice packages and generating receivable reports
• Correspond with clients and reconciling variances
• Prepare special project analyses and providing year-end support of auditor requirements
• Write off uncollectible receivables, labor, and/or expenses
• Respond to requests for project information and additional services related to billing

What You’ll Need  

• Relevant internship and/or work experience in finance and/or accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
• Outstanding organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Requirements

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, or another related field
• 2 years of experience in finance and/or accounting
• Knowledge of A/E software or other accounting platforms

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance 

Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth. 

Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.

We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & Bond
For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.