Senior Accountant: Technical Accounting & Strategy Lead

Atlantic Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Accountant–Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance to join a growing professional services team. You will work on complex accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives across multiple industries with seasoned professionals.

The role involves applying U.S. GAAP to technical accounting matters, supporting SEC reporting and disclosures, and collaborating on mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, integrations, and IPO readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of public accounting or relevant industry experience.
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Atlantic Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Accountant–Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance to join a growing professional services team. You will work on complex accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives across multiple industries with seasoned professionals.

The role involves applying U.S. GAAP to technical accounting matters, supporting SEC reporting and disclosures, and collaborating on mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, integrations, and IPO readiness.