Senior Audit Associate — Accounting Advisory & Consulting

Atlantic Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Audit Associate for its Accounting Advisory & Consulting practice in Atlanta. Leverage your audit background to support U.S.

GAAP analyses, technical accounting research, and financial reporting improvements for middle‑market and public clients in a consultative, client‑facing environment. The role offers exposure to mergers, IPO readiness, carve-outs, and business transformations, with collaboration across Managers, Directors, and Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification 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

Audit experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Audit Associate for its Accounting Advisory & Consulting practice in Atlanta. Leverage your audit background to support U.S.

GAAP analyses, technical accounting research, and financial reporting improvements for middle‑market and public clients in a consultative, client‑facing environment. The role offers exposure to mergers, IPO readiness, carve-outs, and business transformations, with collaboration across Managers, Directors, and Partners.