Senior Accountant (CPA)
About The Position
HR&A Advisors is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant with an active CPA license to support the firm’s financial operations based in our New York City office. This role will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. The Senior Accountant will work closely with finance leadership and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records, improve financial processes, and support the firm’s continued growth. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, experience in professional services environments, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting firm.
Requirements
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
- 5–8+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a consulting, professional services, or real estate environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
- Strong knowledge of Federal Contracting accounting and controls a plus
- Experience managing monthly close and financial reporting processes.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project-based accounting or consulting firm financial operations.
- Familiarity with revenue recognition for professional services organizations.
- Experience working with financial management or ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger activity.
- Support preparation of internal financial reports for leadership and partners.
- Track project-based revenue, billing, and expenses across consulting engagements.
- Monitor project budgets and assist with revenue recognition in accordance with firm policies.
- Partner with operations and project managers to ensure accurate project financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Support annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors.
- Assist with tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, controls, and workflows.
- Support implementation of financial management tools and reporting systems.
- Maintain documentation for accounting policies and procedures.
- Work closely with the finance and operations teams to support firm-wide financial planning and reporting.
- Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and support training where needed.
- Assist leadership with financial analysis and special projects as the firm grows.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive hybrid work environment.
- We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience.
- We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts.
- We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
