Senior Accountant 1

Haley & Aldrich; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Burlington, MA, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant 1 to join the Finance & Accounting team. You will handle month-end close, fixed assets, tax compliance, and ASC 842 lease accounting, with opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve processes.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This is a full-time position located in our Burlington, MA office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with sales and use tax, personal property tax, and/or multi-state tax compliance.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP system skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Interest in using AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve accounting processes and work products.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization and depreciation.
• Manage sales and use tax and personal property tax compliance.
• Coordinate estimated tax payments and prepare excise tax filings as needed.
• Manage ASC 842 lease accounting with dedicated lease accounting software.
• Support the annual overhead/indirect cost audit and inquiries.
• Support financial statement audits and maintain internal controls.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Lease accounting software

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant 1 to join our Finance & Accounting team. This hands‑on role is responsible for key areas of general ledger accounting, financial close, fixed assets, tax compliance, lease accounting under ASC 842, and audit support.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting and analytical skills, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable independently managing multiple accounting and compliance responsibilities. We are looking for someone who is also interested in leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve the quality and efficiency of our accounting processes and work products. This is a full-time position located in our Burlington, MA office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Perform month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and variance analysis.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization and depreciation.
• Manage sales and use tax and personal property tax compliance, including researching and evaluating potential tax liabilities.
• Coordinate estimated tax payments and prepare excise tax and other tax filings as needed.
• Manage ASC 842 lease accounting utilizing dedicated lease accounting software.
• Support the annual overhead/indirect cost audit, including preparation of audit schedules, account reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Support financial statement audits, internal controls, and accounting documentation.
• Simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes, leveraging AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and work product quality while maintaining strong review and internal controls.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with sales and use tax, personal property tax, and/or multi‑state tax compliance.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP system skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Interest in using AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve accounting processes and work products.

Preferred Skills:

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience with overhead/indirect cost audits or government contracting accounting requirements.
• Experience in a professional services, engineering, consulting, or project‑based organization.
• Experience using technology, automation, or AI to improve accounting processes, analysis, documentation, and reporting.

The salary range for this position in Burlington, MA is $105,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draw inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com. Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees, Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Haley & Aldrich, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans´ Readjustment Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and pursuant to Executive Order 13166, applicants with disabilities or limited English proficiency that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 1-617-886-7400 for assistance.

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