Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role in Chester County, PA. In this position, you will handle acquisition accounting, ensure compliance with GAAP standards, and support financial reporting and due diligence for M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 2 years of public accounting experience, and advanced Excel skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary package and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting or audit experience required.
• Exposure to M&A or transaction accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities for non-integrated acquisitions.
• Support purchase accounting and valuations.
• Assist with financial due diligence and purchase agreement analysis.
• Execute SOX procedures and support external audits.
• Collaborate with acquired company accountants for ongoing reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Detail-oriented

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Workday

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year + bonus

Location: Chester County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Hybrid) in Chester County, PA for our client. In this hybrid role, you will support accounting and financial reporting for non-integrated acquisitions with a focus on purchase accounting, month-end close, and SOX controls. You will partner with internal teams and external auditors to support transaction execution and post-close reporting. This opportunity is ideal for an accountant with public audit experience seeking hands-on M&A exposure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Accounting & Close: Perform monthly close activities for non-integrated acquisitions, including bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Purchase Accounting & Valuations: Support purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, post-closing completion statements, and third-party valuations of goodwill and intangible assets.
• Transaction & Due Diligence Support: Assist with financial due diligence, net working capital calculations, funds flow reviews, and purchase agreement analysis.
• SOX & Audit Support: Execute acquisition-related SOX procedures, maintain documentation, support 10-Q footnotes, and assist with annual external audits.
• Collaboration: Partner with acquired company accountants to support post-closing accounting, G/L reconciliations, and ongoing reporting accuracy.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (CPA preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of public accounting or audit experience required, with exposure to M&A, transaction accounting, or technology-focused clients preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible asset accounting, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills required (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP), with experience using QuickBooks or Workday ERP preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong documentation skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.