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The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight ... Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accountant II will work as an integral part of the ...

Staff Accountant

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

... top-tier talent with opportunities that meet the needs of our candidates and our clients. Our ... Our Accounting & Finance Staffing team is looking to speak with candidates interested in hybrid ...

Senior Accountant

Westborough, MA ยท On-site

$76K - $95K/yr

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The Accounting & Law Division periodically seeks qualified applicants to serve as Adjunct Faculty ... Their research has been published in top-tier journals and have contributed knowledge to their ...

Senior Accountant

Westborough, MA ยท On-site

$76K - $95K/yr

Ranked among the world's top five suppliers of advanced power electronics, we deliver one of the ... In addition to performing routine accounting activities, the Senior Accountant is expected to ...

Revenue Accountant Position Type: Full-Time Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid About Repsly Repsly is a ... teams achieve top-notch execution in retail sales, merchandising, and promotion plans. Our ...

Tax Manager

Chelmsford, MA ยท On-site

$115K - $151K/yr

Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work-life balance, culture, and wellness categories. With over 550 employees and eleven ...

Project Accountant

Concord, MA ยท On-site

$66K - $87K/yr

... Top Companies 2026 list, which recognizes studios that set new standards in workplace culture, inclusivity, wellbeing, and professional growth. We are seeking a talented Project Accountant to join ...

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$74.2K

$117.9K

How much do top accountants in jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for top accountants in in Boston, MA is $74,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,100.00 and $85,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Top Accountants In vs Bookkeepers?

AspectTop Accountants InBookkeepers
CredentialsCertified Public Accountant (CPA), accounting degreesBasic bookkeeping certifications or no formal certification
Work EnvironmentCorporate, financial firms, large organizationsSmall businesses, freelance, small offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in finance-heavy industries, consultingUsed across small businesses, retail, service sectors
Search & Comparison IntentFinancial analysis, tax planning, auditingRecord keeping, invoicing, basic financial management

Top Accountants In typically have advanced credentials like CPA, work in corporate or financial environments, and focus on complex financial tasks. Bookkeepers handle day-to-day transaction recording and basic financial tasks, often in small business settings. While both roles are essential for financial management, Top Accountants In provide strategic financial advice, whereas Bookkeepers maintain accurate records.

What type of top accountant is most in demand?

Top accountants in demand typically include forensic accountants, tax accountants, and management accountants, especially those with certifications like CPA or CMA. Skills in data analysis, financial reporting, and proficiency with accounting software are highly valued in the industry.

Accountant II

Boston, MA โ€ข On-site

Ropes & Gray
Law Firmsย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

This job post hasย expired 2 days ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms.
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.
The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.
Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.


Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accountant II will work as an integral part of the Accounting team with the critical task of month end close and reconciliation. The scope of this role includes a wide variety of accounting, reporting and internal controls.


  • Evaluates the need for various account analysis and makes recommendations accordingly. Prepares and reviews complex account reconciliations and analyses; identifies, researches and resolves reconciling items as needed.
  • Manages and owns the month-end close process for three reporting periods, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant financial statements within the firmโ€™s accounting system.
  • Assists in the completion of ERISA audited financial statements, supporting the firmโ€™s commitment to regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibility. 
  • Maintains accounting for certain international offices and prepares international financial statements.  
  • Identifies, designs and implements process improvements over various financial procedures.  
  • Evaluates internal controls and makes recommendations for new controls and improvements to existing controls.  
  • Assists in the design and execution of control related audits.  
  • Acts as liaison with external auditors. Prepares audit schedules and responds to audit inquiries.
  • Owner of firmโ€™s ERP system balancing to ensure accuracy in our books and records.
  • Completes U.S. Census Surveys related to firm performance.

  • Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting
  • Public Accounting experience, CPA preferred
  • 2-4 years of related work experience demonstrating increasing responsibilities
  • Superior computer software skills with a particular expertise in Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Must be a critical thinker able to question what is and recommend what should be
  • Creative problem solver 
  • Team player with a strong work ethic 

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

  • Boston: $77,000 - $117,450

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.