The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team responsible for

ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm's financial data.

This role

supports a multi-entity, project-driven A/E environment and requires strong technical accounting skills, deep understanding of GAAP,

and the ability to work

collaboratively across finance, operations, and project management.

This position will support GL and month-end close functions.

About HFA - Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Close
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries including accruals, allocations, and reclassifications
- Reconcile balance sheets monthly with proper documentation and variance analysis
- Maintain compliance with US GAAP and firm accounting policies
Multi-Entity and Intercompany Accounting
- Monitor and reconcile shared service allocations, cross-charges, and labor transfers
- Support consolidated financial statement preparation across the firm's corporate structure
Financial Reporting and Audit Support
- Prepare internal financial statements, management schedules, and variance reports
- Assist with annual external financial audit, providing support schedules and documentation
- Support external tax advisors with GL-related requests for tax filings
Process Improvements and Systems
- Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
- Recommend improvements to workflows, internal controls, and accounting procedures
- Develop and document SOPs for GL processes and financial close
Other
- Assist with bi-weekly payroll and expense reports for each legal entity
- Miscellaneous reporting, such as census reports, tax filings, annual 1099- NEC and 1099-MISC

Required Skills/Abilities:

Positive attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in a remote setting
Highly trustworthy, handling confidential information with care, leads by example
Strong understanding of US GAPP
Advanced Excel skills
Self-motivated, consistently prioritizing effectively in a potentially high stress environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Eager to grow and take on additional responsibilities

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting required
5+ years' experience in general ledger accounting
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft F&O (Finance and Operations) a plus

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