The Senior Accountant is a strategic contributor to both our Audit and Tax teams, supporting the firm’s commitment to excellence and client success. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing audit engagements for not-for-profit, for-profit, and employee benefit plans, tax return preparation, as well as compiling and reviewing financial statements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute audits in compliance with GAAS, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare a variety of individual and business tax returns
• Conduct fieldwork and prepare financial statement compilations and reviews
• Research technical accounting and auditing issues; provide technical review support
• Develop, train, and mentor staff
• Build and manage client relationships
• Participate in firm-wide strategic planning and goal setting
• Assist the Client Advisory Services team with business advisory and consulting as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2+ years of public accounting audit or tax experience
• CPA license or actively pursuing designation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

• Proven time and project management skills
• Professional and personable communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as individually, with minimal supervision
• Pays close attention to the finer details
• Capable of multitasking and adapting to multiple businesses and industries
• Embraces technology and uses it to improve processes

Benefits

· Health Insurance – Immediate eligibility for employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision

· Work-Life Balance – schedule flexibility, personalized hybrid work arrangements, generous PTO, parental leave

· Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts

· 401k/Retirement Advising

About Us

Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 80 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management, and are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration—within our team, with clients, and throughout the community.

Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways.

And through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.