Senior Accountant; Hybrid

Overview

• Location:
  
  Chester County, PA
• Type:
  Perm (Contingency)
• Job #: 47914
• Salary: $80,000 – $90,000/year + bonus

Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Hybrid) Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year + bonus.

Location:

Chester County, PA.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (Hybrid).

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Hybrid) in Chester County, PA for our client. In this hybrid role, you will support accounting and financial reporting for non-integrated acquisitions with a focus on purchase accounting, month-end close, and SOX controls. You will partner with internal teams and external auditors to support transaction execution and post-close reporting. This opportunity is ideal for an accountant with public audit experience seeking hands-on M&A exposure in a fast-paced environment.

• Acquisition Accounting & Close:
  Perform monthly close activities for non-integrated acquisitions, including bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Purchase Accounting & Valuations:
  Support purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, post-closing completion statements, and third-party valuations of goodwill and intangible assets.
• Transaction & Due Diligence Support:
  Assist with financial due diligence, net working capital calculations, funds flow reviews, and purchase agreement analysis.
• SOX & Audit Support:
  Execute acquisition-related SOX procedures, maintain documentation, support 10-Q footnotes, and assist with annual external audits.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with acquired company accountants to support post-closing accounting, G/L reconciliations, and ongoing reporting accuracy.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (CPA preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of public accounting or audit experience required, with exposure to M&A, transaction accounting, or technology-focused clients preferred.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Strong practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible asset accounting, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP), with experience using Quick Books or Workday ERP preferred.
• Skills & Attributes:
  Highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong documentation skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.