About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Assurance — Financial Markets & Real Estate (FMRE) Associate role supports client engagements across financial markets and real estate sectors. You will learn and contribute to assurance and finance activities, helping clients navigate reporting, regulatory and strategic finance matters.

• Support financial reporting and decision-making with accurate, timely assessments
• Collaborate with engagement teams to maintain transparency, integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements and management reports
• Monitor and analyze financial trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Help develop and implement financial strategies and models to support client decisions
• Participate in financial risk management activities and control testing
• Use a range of tools and methodologies to solve problems and generate insights
• Anticipate team and client needs; embrace ambiguity to grow professionally

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in final academic year in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Quantitative Finance, Real Estate, or a closely related field
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0
• Entry-level / client service associate — candidates are typically completing or have recently completed academic requirements

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Preferred / Distinguishing Qualifications

• Preferred GPA: 3.5+
• Educational eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment before starting full-time
• Experience or interest in financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and accounting standards
• Comfortable leveraging AI and technology to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and strong team communication skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $104,000 (actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location; all hires eligible for an annual discretionary bonus)
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefit specifics depend on the client and role)

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Workplace & Employment Type

• Location: Washington, DC
• Employment type: Full-time
• This posting does not guarantee visa sponsorship; refer to the client’s sponsorship policy for details

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Additional Notes

• This role is posted on behalf of a confidential client. No employer-identifying information is shown in this listing.
• All candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process — contact Careertakes for assistance.
• This posting includes a published pay range in compliance with pay transparency best practices.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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