Senior Accountant 1: AI-Driven GAAP Close & Tax

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Burlington, MA is seeking a Senior Accountant 1 to join our Finance & Accounting team. This hands-on role covers general ledger, financial close, fixed assets, tax compliance, lease accounting under ASC 842, and audit support.

You will manage month-end close, tax filings, lease accounting software, and support audits while exploring AI and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency. A strong owner mindset and ability to handle multiple priorities is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 multi-state tax compliance.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills.
• 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 and reconciliations.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, capitalization and depreciation.
• Handle sales/use tax and personal property tax compliance.
• Coordinate estimated tax payments and tax filings.
• Manage ASC 842 lease accounting using dedicated software.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Leverage AI and automation to improve accounting efficiency while maintaining controls.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Tax compliance

Automation/AI interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Lease accounting software

Job description

Haley & Aldrich in Burlington, MA is seeking a Senior Accountant 1 to join our Finance & Accounting team. This hands-on role covers general ledger, financial close, fixed assets, tax compliance, lease accounting under ASC 842, and audit support.

You will manage month-end close, tax filings, lease accounting software, and support audits while exploring AI and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency. A strong owner mindset and ability to handle multiple priorities is essential.