Senior Accountant; CPA at HR&A Advisors , NY

Senior Accountant (CPA) – New York, NY.

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities.

We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job‑producing, community‑strengthening assets.

Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

HR&A Advisors is seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Senior Accountant with an active CPA license to support the firm’s financial operations based in our New York City office. This role will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. The Senior Accountant will work closely with finance leadership and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records, improve financial processes, and support the firm’s continued growth.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, experience in professional services environments, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting firm.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger activity.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports for leadership and partners.

• Track project‑based revenue, billing, and expenses across consulting engagements.
• Monitor project budgets and assist with revenue recognition in accordance with firm policies.
• Partner with operations and project managers to ensure accurate project financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Support annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, controls, and workflows.
• Support implementation of financial management tools and reporting systems.
• Maintain documentation for accounting policies and procedures.

• Work closely with the finance and operations teams to support firm‑wide financial planning and reporting.
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and support training where needed.
• Assists leadership with financial analysis and special projects as the firm grows.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a consulting, professional services, or real estate environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Contracting accounting and controls a plus.
• Experience managing monthly close and financial reporting processes.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

• Experience with project‑based accounting or consulting firm financial operations.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition for professional services organizations.
• Experience working with financial management or ERP systems.

• Contribute to a firm that shapes the future of cities and…