Senior Audit Associate

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group, a growing accounting advisory and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Audit Associate to leverage public accounting audit experience in a consultative, client-facing environment across industries.

You will assist with complex accounting and financial reporting matters, support month- and quarter-end closes, participate in advisory engagements related to mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, IPO readiness, and business transformations, and interact directly with client management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience, preferably in audit or assurance.
• Experience serving middle-market, private, or publicly traded companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-service environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with complex accounting and financial reporting matters, including U.S. GAAP compliance and technical accounting research.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in accounting advisory engagements related to mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, IPO readiness, and business transformations.
• Analyze financial data, identify process improvement opportunities, and assist clients with implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with client management teams to address accounting, operational, and reporting challenges.
• Prepare accounting memoranda, technical analyses, and client deliverables.
• Support internal control assessments and process documentation initiatives.
• Work directly with Managers, Directors, and Partners on multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise

Analytical thinking

Client-facing communication

Multitasking

CPA certification pursuit

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Audit Associate – Accounting Advisory & Consulting

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing accounting advisory and consulting firm that partners with middle-market and high-growth companies across a variety of industries. The firm provides accounting advisory, financial reporting, transaction support, process improvement, and technical accounting solutions to clients navigating complex business and financial challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional looking to leverage their audit experience in a more consultative, client-facing environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of projects and industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with complex accounting and financial reporting matters, including U.S. GAAP compliance and technical accounting research.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in accounting advisory engagements related to mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, IPO readiness, and business transformations.
• Analyze financial data, identify process improvement opportunities, and assist clients with implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with client management teams to address accounting, operational, and reporting challenges.
• Prepare accounting memoranda, technical analyses, and client deliverables.
• Support internal control assessments and process documentation initiatives.
• Work directly with Managers, Directors, and Partners on multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience, preferably in audit or assurance.
• Experience serving middle-market, private, or publicly traded companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-service environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to a variety of industries and business models.
• Opportunity to work on advisory and consulting engagements beyond traditional audit.
• Direct interaction with client executives and finance leadership.
• Accelerated professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant visibility to firm leadership.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal Backgrounds

We are particularly interested in candidates coming from Big 4 or large regional public accounting firms, including professionals currently working in Audit, Assurance, Financial Reporting, or Accounting Advisory services who are seeking broader exposure and a more dynamic consulting environment