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Senior Associate, SBA Loan Review in Atlanta

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Senior Associate, SBA Loan Review

Location: Atlanta, GA (hybrid)

Overview

a long-established, nationally ranked regional CPA firm in the Southeast is seeking a Senior Associate for its financial institutions credit review practice, focused on SBA and commercial loan reviews for bank clients.

Responsibilities

  • Perform SBA loan post-closing reviews and standard commercial loan reviews
  • Evaluate compliance with SBA 7(a), 504 and USDA programs and current SBA Standard Operating Procedures
  • Test bank internal controls and determine whether they can be relied upon
  • Examine loan files for adherence to internal loan policy and federal regulations
  • Prepare workpapers, document exceptions and draft client reports
  • Work directly with client executives on consulting and compliance matters

Qualifications

  • Four years of banking, SBA lending, underwriting or loan operations experience, or related professional services experience in banking
  • Degree in finance, economics or accounting preferred
  • Working knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulations
  • Familiarity with GAAP and GAAS; advanced Excel skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
  • Overnight travel up to 50%; valid driver's license

Why this opportunity

  • Hybrid schedule
  • Firm-provided continuing education and industry-specific training
  • Emphasis on healthy work/life balance with competitive compensation and benefits

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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