Senior Accountant - Audit (Real Estate-Affordable Housing)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant in Audit to deliver high-quality audit services for a diverse client portfolio. This role involves managing multifaceted, complex audit assignments and guiding other team members.

The ideal candidate brings strong affordable housing audit experience, a depth and breadth of technical knowledge, interest in continuous learning, and the ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients’ evolving needs, sharing accountability with the manager and partner to ensure timely, accurate service delivery and strong client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage multifaceted and complex audit engagements for a variety of clients and businesses
• Lead audit engagement teams with a focus on clear communication, collaboration, and flexibility
• Guide and support other team members on the engagements
• Collaborate with engagement managers and partners to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
• Ensure audit deliverables are provided by agreed-upon timelines
• Work independently on assignments and address client, engagement manager, or partner questions and issues

Requirements

• BS/BA degree with concentration in Accounting and active pursuit of CPA
• 3+ years of auditing experience with a public accounting firm
• Ability to work independently on assignments and resolve issues or questions with the client, engagement Manager, or Partner
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Engagement and Pro F/X
• Experience with multi-service community development corporations (CDCs) or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements
• Specialized experience in Federal Tax Credit Incentive Programs, including:
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
  • New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)
  • Historic Tax Credit (HTC)
  • Solar Investment Tax Credits (ITC)
• LIHTC and partnership tax experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Salary range: $89,000 – $ 104,000 per year (not inclusive of bonus potential)
• Flexible, Work from Anywhere policy (Westborough, Boston, hybrid, or remote)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized medical and dental, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage
• Generous and flexible PTO
• On-staff leadership and professional development coaching and training
• Complimentary consultations with wealth management wealth advisors
• Abundant learning and development (CPE) catalog and resources
• Firm-sponsored memberships (AICPA, State CPA Society, and other associations)
• Firm-paid memberships and programs including Zip2CPA and Tailored MBA Programs
• Peer-driven and partner-nominated awards
• Team member referral incentives
• Full access to an Automation Center of Excellence to streamline manual processes

Note: The salary range reflects factors considered in compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and overall business needs. The stated range has not been adjusted for geographic differentials that may apply based on the position’s location. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Location

Flexible, Work from Anywhere policy (Westborough, Boston, hybrid, or remote). Occasional travel to client locations, corporate meetings, and trainings may be required.