Senior Audit Associate, Accounting Advisory & M&A

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

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.