Exceptional service and expertise are the foundation of our business model. We understand that as your accountants, we are part of a group of your most trusted advisors. We accept this responsibility with great care.

• Identify the needs of the individual client and respond accordingly. Your engagement for services will be designed to meet your needs after a thorough discussion with you.
• Allow the client to have peace of mind throughout the year to tax plan and meet deadlines.
• Facilitate the filing of tax returns, payment of tax obligations, the recording of documentation for tax transactions; Assist with consolidation of accounts, sales of assets, fiduciary duties in accordance with a plan of action.
• Allow clients to remove the tax, accounting, and administrative duties from their day and thereby enjoy precious personal time with family / preserve valuable time for business matters.

Archambault & Associates is a sole proprietorship entity owned and operated by Susan E. Archambault. A small team of experienced professionals supports the firm’s clients in all aspects of our business operations. Susan E. Archambault founded the firm in December of 1990 after gaining valuable tax experience with prestigious Boston firms. The firm is a boutique practice offering a unique distinction in services from the traditional accounting firm. As a boutique practice we provide a specialized expertise with the quality and sophistication of a large firm at the price and personality of a small office. We believe it is our approach, expertise and philosophy in working with clients that has consistently provided client satisfaction and enhanced long-term relationships with our clients. Our clients in turn are the foundation of our satisfaction and success.

Susan E. Archambault, M.S.T., E.A., Principal
Managing Director
Susan founded Archambault and Associates in December of 1990. The basis of our distinction from the traditional firm is Susan’s twenty-nine years of private client, personal tax, fiduciary tax/accounting/administration experience. Susan specializes in working with our private client group on their personal tax and family financial matters, as well as consulting with law firms, private executors and trustees in and around Boston on sophisticated Personal, Estate, Trust, and Gift tax matters. This specialized experience is what provides the unique foundation for the services we provide to our private individual client group with tax planning and compliance services for every generation of the family including their related estates and trusts.

Susan’s Masters Degree in Taxation is from Bentley College, graduating in 1989 with high distinction. Susan was recognized by Beta Gamma Sigma for National Business School Honors. Her undergraduate degree is in Business Management / Accounting & Mathematics from Plymouth State University of The University System of New Hampshire (1980). Susan earned her Enrolled Agent status (1996) in order to expand her practice to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service. Susan maintains her professional education in a diverse array of topics.

Practical insight and experience is of vital importance to compliment education. Susan is involved extensively with clients advising on various matters from both a tax planning and practical aspect. This includes implementing the planning decisions made as part of the client’s tax, financial or estate plan. Susan resides in Wakefield, Massachusetts with her husband, Rick, and their three children, Kristin, Lauren and Scott.

Jane C. Tryder
Executive Assistant; Office Manager; Client Support Services
Jane is the Executive Assistant to Susan Archambault and assists with all aspects of client administrative services and professional support services. Jane also manages daily office operations and assists with seasonal work flow management and business operations. Jane resides in Melrose, Massachusetts with her husband and two children.

Seasonal Contract Professionals include…
Lisa A. Colbert, CPA, MST
Nicole M. Grace