Senior Accounting Associate

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

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Washington DC is seeking accounting and finance professionals to join a consulting practice serving Fortune 1000 companies on strategic, high-impact projects.

You will gain exposure to IPO readiness, SEC reporting, M&A, and diverse operations across accounting, finance, and controls, with strong mentorship and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support SEC reporting and financial reporting (10-Ks, 10-Qs, IPO readiness).
• Assist corporate accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and close processes.
• Participate in mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
• Engage in fund accounting, private equity, and real estate operations.
• Contribute to bankruptcy and restructuring advisory.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

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.