JOB DETAILS

Senior Accountant

CompanyHungerford
LocationSaint Joseph
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 11, 2026
About The Company
At Hungerford, we believe organizations thrive when they have the right partners guiding their financial, operational, and technological decisions. As a West Michigan-based professional advisory firm, we bring together CPAs + Advisory, Managed IT Services, and Wealth Management—all working in sync to support the goals of businesses, families, and leaders across our community. Our teams understand that growth requires clarity, and clarity comes from having experts who know your numbers, your technology, and your long-term vision. Whether an organization needs strategic tax planning, proactive cybersecurity, outsourced IT support, audit services, business transition guidance, or a wealth plan designed for generational impact, Hungerford provides a unified approach that helps clients move forward with confidence. We serve privately held companies, family businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individuals who want a partner that listens, advises, and genuinely cares. Our clients value our ability to simplify complex issues, communicate clearly, and deliver solutions grounded in both technical expertise and practical experience. Across every service line, our focus remains the same: Empower people. Strengthen organizations. Build better futures. Our Core Services Advisory & CPA: Tax planning, assurance services, outsourced accounting, strategic consulting, and industry-specific expertise for organizations across West Michigan. Managed IT Services: Cybersecurity, cloud solutions, 24/7 monitoring, support, and technology strategy built for small and mid-sized businesses. Wealth Management: Personalized financial planning, investment guidance, retirement strategies, and long-term planning for individuals and families. With offices throughout West Michigan and a commitment to community-focused service, Hungerford is invested in helping our clients grow—professionally, financially, and personally.
About the Role

Description

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 governmental entities, 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, GAS 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • 1+ years of public accounting audit, tax, or advisory 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.

Key Skills
AuditTaxGAASGAAPGASFinancial Statement CompilationFinancial Statement ReviewTechnical ResearchStaff TrainingClient Relationship ManagementTime ManagementProject ManagementCommunicationMultitaskingTechnology Adoption
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsulting
Benefits
Health InsuranceWork-Life BalanceFlexible Spending AccountsDependent Care Accounts401kRetirement Advising
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will plan, coordinate, and execute audit engagements for various entities while also preparing individual and business tax returns and compiling/reviewing financial statements. This role also involves researching technical accounting issues and providing training and mentorship to staff members.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
158
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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