Job Overview – Accounting Associate (Corporate Accounting):
Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000/year + bonus
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounting Associate (Corporate Accounting) with our client in Philadelphia, PA. In this in-office role, you will support month-end close, financial reporting, SEC filings, consolidation tasks, and internal controls. You’ll prepare journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and filing support while collaborating with asset management and third-party servicers. Strong US GAAP knowledge and corporate accounting experience preferred.
Responsibilities as the Accounting Associate (Corporate Accounting):
- Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, and cash flow schedules to support accurate monthly reporting.
- SEC Reporting Support: Assist with quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including footnotes, MD&A sections, supporting schedules, and tie-out binders.
- Interest & Servicer Reconciliations: Calculate and confirm monthly interest remittances with third-party servicers and resolve discrepancies.
- Internal Controls & Audit: Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist internal and external auditors during review cycles.
- Collaboration & Projects: Partner with Asset Management and third-party servicers while supporting technical accounting research, process improvements, and ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications for the Accounting Associate (Corporate Accounting):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of public audit or corporate accounting experience, preferably within financial services or investment environments.
- Technical Skills: Strong GAAP and consolidation knowledge with advanced Excel, Microsoft Office proficiency, and Great Plains experience preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Exposure to SEC financial reporting, structured commercial real estate lending, or investment fund accounting preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Application Notice: 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.