Senior Accounting Associate

Atlantic Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and incentive

Professional development support

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Atlantic Group seeks talented accounting and finance professionals to join a consulting practice partnering with Fortune 1000 companies on strategic, high-impact projects.

This role offers exposure to IPO readiness, SEC reporting, M&A, carve-outs, and business transformation, with diverse work across accounting, finance, reporting, controls, and transactions. A strong mentorship culture supports professional growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and technical accounting foundation.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile projects for Fortune 1000 companies.
• Engage in IPO readiness, SEC reporting, M&A, and carve-outs.
• Contribute to business transformation initiatives and controls.
• Collaborate with client leadership teams to drive results.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Public accounting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Looking for a way to accelerate your accounting and finance career without getting stuck in the same month-end close or audit cycle year after year?

Our client is seeking high-performing accounting and finance professionals to join a consulting practice that partners with Fortune 1000 companies and other large organizations on strategic, high-impact projects. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to complex business initiatives while building a diverse skill set that can significantly enhance your long-term marketability.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Work on high-profile projects inside some of the nation's largest companies
• Exposure to IPO readiness, SEC reporting, M&A, carve-outs, and business transformation initiatives
• Diverse project experience across accounting, finance, reporting, controls, and transactions
• Industry-leading leadership and career development program focused on professional and personal growth
• Strong mentorship and coaching culture

PROJECT EXPOSURE

• SEC Reporting & Financial Reporting (10-Ks, 10-Qs, IPO readiness)
• Corporate Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Close Optimization
• Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, and Post-Merger Integration
• Fund Accounting, Private Equity, and Real Estate Operations
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring Advisory

IDEAL BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of public accounting experience
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and technical accounting foundation
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

WHO THRIVES HERE

• Professionals who want broader experience than traditional public accounting or corporate accounting can offer
• Individuals interested in becoming future Controllers, Finance Leaders, CFOs, or Advisory professionals
• High-energy professionals who enjoy solving complex business challenges and working directly with client leadership teams

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities

If you're looking to build a career through unique experiences rather than simply advancing one title at a time, I'd be happy to share additional details.