Accounting Associate

The Third Group; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Group in Florida is seeking a Corporate Accountant to manage the full accounts payable cycle and support corporate expense reporting. This role offers exposure to broader corporate accounting functions, including month-end close, financial statement prep, and audits, with room for growth.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–4+ years of experience in AP or general accounting, with strong ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4+ years of accounting experience focused on AP or general accounting.
• Experience supporting financial statement prep and month-end close preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Experience with expense management platforms (Concur, Expensify) a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, and payments.
• Manage employee expense reporting per company policies.
• Review AP aging, resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9 collection, and 1099 reporting compliance.
• Assist with monthly accruals related to AP and outstanding expenses.
• Support month-end and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules per GAAP.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounting basics

ERP systems

Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Expensify/Concur

Job description

The Corporate Accountant will manage the full accounts payable cycle and corporate expense reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policy. In addition to AP oversight, this role will support the preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and month-end close, offering exposure to broader corporate accounting functions and opportunity for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing
• Manage employee expense reporting, ensuring compliance with company travel and expense policies
• Review and reconcile AP aging reports, resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain vendor records, W-9 collection, and 1099 reporting compliance
• Assist with monthly accruals related to AP and outstanding expenses
• Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits
• Analyze AP and expense trends, identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost control
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and department heads to ensure accurate expense coding and budget alignment
• Assist with credit card program administration and reconciliation, if applicable
• Support ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 2-4+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on accounts payable and/or general accounting
• Experience supporting financial statement preparation and month-end close preferred
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Experience with expense management platforms (Concur, Expensify, or similar) a plus
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Attributes

• CPA candidate or progress toward CPA a plus
• Experience in a multi-entity or corporate accounting environment
• Interest in growing into a broader financial reporting or general accounting role over time

Compensation

$90,000 per year