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Accounting Associate

The Third Group

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to launch your accounting career with a company that values precision, growth, and fresh perspectives? We're looking for a motivated Accounting Associate to get hands-on experience across general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting all while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development.

Why You'll Love This Role
This isn't just data entry you'll be a real contributor to how the business understands its financial health. From day one, you'll get exposure to month-end close, account reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration with teams like FP&A and Treasury. If you're detail-oriented, curious, and eager to build a strong foundation in accounting, this is the launchpad you've been looking for.

What You'll Do

  • Support the monthly and quarterly close process, helping ensure our books are accurate and on time
  • Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, spotting discrepancies before they become problems
  • Draft journal entries and maintain clean, organized supporting documentation
  • Team up with departments across the business to keep financial reporting on track
  • Help manage recurring accrual processes with accuracy and consistency
  • Pitch in on internal control processes, learning the fundamentals of financial compliance
  • Support audit season by preparing documentation and responding to requests
  • Juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
  • Bring your ideas we're always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to do things

What You Bring

  • A knack for clear communication you can explain the numbers to anyone, not just fellow accountants
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities at once
  • Solid Excel skills; experience with accounting software is a bonus, but we'll teach you the rest
  • A team-player mindset and genuine enthusiasm for learning and growing in your career

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience in real estate or financial services; public accounting preferred

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