Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Massachusetts

Tax Senior Associate jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with concentrated activity in public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services across the Boston metro, Worcester, and Springfield. Major employers with lasting Massachusetts footprints, including Deloitte, PwC, and Fidelity Investments, hire at the associate-through-senior level on a consistent basis. The most sought-after specializations are federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provision work, and partnership taxation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerBDO
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring21
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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PCS Tax Senior Associate - Healthcare
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PCS Tax Senior Associate - Healthcare
EisnerAmper
Boston, Massachusetts
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$80k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Tax Senior - Private Client Group
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Tax Senior - Private Client Group
Wolf & Company, P.C.
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$80k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Senior Tax Accountant
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Senior Tax Accountant
Doug J. Murstein, CPA & Associates, Inc.
Brookline, Massachusetts
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$90k - $110k/yr
Remote (US)

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Senior Tax & Assurance Advisor
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Senior Tax & Assurance Advisor
Platform Accounting Group
Rockland, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$80k - $90k/yr
Master's degree

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Senior Tax and Accounting Executive
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Senior Tax and Accounting Executive
NEX Financial Group
Fall River, Massachusetts
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site

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Tax Senior Associate Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tewksbury
3 jobs
Dedham
2 jobs
Woburn
2 jobs
Waltham
2 jobs
Chelmsford
2 jobs
Canton
1 job
Andover
1 job
Concord
1 job

Tax Senior Associate Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BDO6 open roles
CohnReznick3 open roles
Baker Tilly Canada3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active CPA license or CPA exam candidate registered with the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field
  • Two to four years of tax compliance or tax advisory experience at a public accounting firm
  • Demonstrated proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
  • Strong technical knowledge of federal and Massachusetts state income tax rules and filing requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet concurrent filing deadlines under supervision

Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior associate in Massachusetts?

Most tax senior associate roles in Massachusetts require a CPA license or active progress toward one through the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy, which administers CPA licensure under the Board of Registration of Certified Public Accountants. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or taxation with sufficient credit hours to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam. Employers in the Boston market usually promote candidates from staff associate roles after two to three years of tax compliance experience.

How much do tax senior associates make in Massachusetts?

Tax senior associates in Massachusetts earn a median of about $99,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,460 for the lowest 10% to over $160,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax senior associates in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring tax senior associates in Massachusetts right now include BDO, CohnReznick, and Baker Tilly Canada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of public accounting firms, insurance companies, and asset managers in the Greater Boston area keeps demand for this role particularly active year-round.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?

Boston, Tewksbury, and Dedham have the most tax senior associate openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates because it hosts the regional offices of the Big Four and many mid-size regional firms, while Worcester and Springfield attract hires from corporate tax departments of manufacturers and healthcare systems anchored in those metros.

Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 73% of tax senior associate openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the largely desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Tax compliance, research, and provision work are the functions most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis, while client-facing advisory roles tend to require more in-office presence.

How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is joining the tax practice of a Boston-area public accounting firm at the staff associate level and building toward promotion. Large regional firms such as RSM, Grant Thornton, and BDO run structured new-graduate recruiting programs at Massachusetts colleges each fall. A master's in taxation from a New England program and an active CPA exam candidacy with the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy strengthen any application. Lateral entrants from bookkeeping, payroll, or financial analysis roles can also move in by focusing on firms with dedicated tax training programs.

Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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