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Senior Accountant at HFA

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Job Description

Holman Frenia Allison, PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants (HFA), is headquartered in Central New Jersey. The firm services a diverse client base within the tri-state area providing highly personalized and comprehensive accounting, audit, tax and business consulting services. We are a mid-sized public accounting firm (70+ employees) seeking an Senior Audit Accountant who wants the opportunity to expand skills, assume direct responsibility for client matters and be an integral team member at our growing CPA firm. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients. Candidates will have the opportunity for long-term growth and bonus compensation based on their contributions and combination of individual & team efforts. In this role you will: Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work, quick turnaround, and attentive service. Perform services within budgeted time by utilizing technical, time management, and organizational skills. Draft various schedules, notes, opinions and comments for the audit report. Monitor staff performance on jobs. Perform/Oversee the reconciliation of client records to trial balance, which may include analytical procedures, and performs schedule computations of prepaid, accruals, property, equipment, and calculates depreciation expense. Make scheduling adjustments as needed. Use the firm's software programs to automate the process from trial balance and financial statements. Perform other accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting duties as needed in engagements. Applicants must possess the following: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. CPA eligible required. CPA preferred. Minimum two (2) years' experience of running audit engagements. Not-for-Profit and Governmental entities preferred. Knowledge of general accounting principles Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Experience with Prosystem fx Engagement preferred. Reliable transportation to and from client location is required. We offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Commission Policy Firm Provided Life Insurance Continuing Professional Education Tuition Reimbursement Professional Dues Reimbursement Mentoring Program Vacation Time Paid Holidays Summer Fridays HFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No

Typical senior pay: $106k for Accountants and Auditors nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$106k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$53k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $141k

Senior roles pay 65% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

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Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
124,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024