Accounting Associate, Internal Operations

WHO WE ARE Third Plateau is an impact consultancy partnering with philanthropy, nonprofits, and communities to build the infrastructure of change. One of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators!   OUR APPROACH Third Plateau is built on a simple premise: creating lasting social good requires more than good intentions. Society’s most complex challenges are deeply rooted, interconnected, and resistant to quick fixes. Philanthropists, foundations, and nonprofit leaders know this and are up for the challenge, bringing their passions and ambitions day in and day out. To realize that potential, they’re looking for a partner who brings the experience to design great strategies and the capacity to see them through. Third Plateau was built exactly for this work. Interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about our approach and our company values.  WHAT YOU’LL DO  The Accounting Associate is the organizational backbone of our internal operations finance and accounting function. You'll bring meticulous accuracy to invoicing, Accounts Payable (AP), and general accounting workflows, keeping our financial data clean and complete. This role reports to the VP of Finance and is a great fit for someone who wants to see firsthand how a professional services firm operates. You'll be joining a small, busy team at a dynamic and growing firm, where you can expect to contribute to department projects and initiatives alongside the day-to-day work of keeping our data organized and accessible.    Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Invoicing & AR Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of communication and Invoice delivery. Resolve related inquiries, ensure accurate customer records are maintained.  Accounts Payable Review staff expense reporting to ensure proper ledger coding, and correct discrepancies. Drive AP workflows in Bill.com (verifying W-9s, managing vendor contracts, and scheduling accurate bi-weekly disbursements.). Aid in quarterly state tax payments via AP processing.   Process Optimization  Actively participate in team projects and initiatives, consistently seeking ways to enhance the precision and efficiency of our financial systems and standard operating procedures.    WHAT YOU’LL NEED  Uncompromising attention to detail, with a proven track record of maintaining high-fidelity financial records.