Senior Accountant

Atlantic Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Detroit is seeking a Senior Accountant– Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance to lead complex accounting and financial reporting engagements across diverse clients.

This role offers exposure to U.S. GAAP guidance, SEC reporting, M&A activities, and process improvements, with collaboration across client leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with SEC reporting or transaction-related projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients on accounting and financial reporting projects.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to technical accounting matters.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, and disclosures.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, integrations, and other strategic transactions.
• Participate in IPO readiness, process improvement, and finance transformation projects.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with client leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting project deadlines.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Senior Accountant– Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing professional services organization that helps clients navigate complex accounting, financial reporting, and business transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact projects across multiple industries while collaborating with experienced finance and accounting professionals.

If you're looking to leverage your public accounting background in a dynamic, project-based environment with exposure to diverse clients and challenging engagements, we'd love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients on complex accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to technical accounting matters.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, integrations, and other strategic transactions.
• Participate in IPO readiness, process improvement, and finance transformation projects.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with client leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience required.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with technical accounting, SEC reporting, or transaction-related projects is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunities to work on complex accounting, reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.