Senior Accountant

HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. We use design to enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed. Our 1,800 people collaborate across a network of 24 offices on three continents.

We are currently seeking a Sr Accountant to join our team. As a Sr Accountant, you will be responsible for providing support in all tax issues and taking ownership of various tax filings.

• Manage the annual budgeting process for all corporate overhead departments and cost centers; maintain current and accurate records of all corporate expenditures and perform variance analysis; assist departmental leaders with planning and budget process. Assist with answering questions and providing in-depth analysis as needed.
• Manage state and local tax audits.
• Prepare sales/use tax and personal property tax returns.
• Design and create firm-wide and business unit financial reports and complete large analytical projects as needed using complex spreadsheets and specialized software packages.
• Maintain records for preparation of federal, state, and local taxes.
• Collect, analyze and interpret complex financial and statistical data.
• Research and gather historical data for analysis.
• Other financial accounting duties as assigned.
• May provide accounting support to other staff as needed.
• May educate and/or guide non-financial staff on accounting procedures.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications; Expert level with Excel required.
• Experience with enterprise software systems; demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience with Deltek Vision software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with various members of staff/management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with members of the corporate leadership team and business unit leaders across the firm.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 6 plus years of corporate or public accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Experience in tax accounting.
• Professional services firm experience preferred.