Senior Audit Associate

Atlantic Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a public accounting professional to leverage their audit experience in a consultative, client-facing environment for middle-market clients in the Chicago area. You will handle complex accounting matters, U.S.

GAAP compliance, and advisory engagements, collaborating with client management and leadership to deliver quality financial reporting and transformative solutions. This role offers exposure to diverse industries, direct interaction with executives, and

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.