Senior Accountant: GAAP, Tax & AI-Enabled Automation

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

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.