Accountant

The Third Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Group is seeking an Accountant specializing in Alternative Investment Accounting to support accounting, reporting, and internal controls for a large-scale portfolio.

You will deepen expertise in investment accounting, internal controls, and technology-driven process improvements, collaborating across Finance and Investment teams to enable strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 2 to 5 years of U.S. GAAP and/or U.S. Statutory accounting experience requested.
• CPA preferred or active CPA candidate; CPA certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support US GAAP and US statutory accounting and reporting for Alternative Assets portfolio.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, reviews, loan pricing, and REO accounting.
• Assist in SOX controls documentation and risk evaluation.
• Evaluate system outputs and contribute to process and technology improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance and Investment teams to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant - Alternative Investment Accounting to join a premier financial services and investment organization. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the accounting, reporting, and internal controls for a large-scale Alternative Assets portfolio.

This position offers a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to deepen their expertise in investment accounting, internal controls, and technology-driven process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Reporting: Support accurate U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting for the organization's Alternative Assets investment portfolio.
• Portfolio Analysis: Perform core accounting functions including general ledger reconciliations, transaction reviews, loan pricing analysis, real estate owned (REO) accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Internal Controls & SOX: Assist in maintaining SOX controls documentation, evaluating risk, and reviewing operational processes to ensure a strong control environment.
• Process & Technology Redesign: Evaluate accounting system outputs, research accounting guidance, and collaborate on strategic business process and technology improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal Finance and Investment teams across product lines to support strategic decision-making and efficient delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field required.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of U.S. GAAP and/or U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting experience.
• Certifications: CPA preferred (or active CPA candidate).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting/ERP systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving ability, excellent written/verbal communication, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.