BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As an Accounting Advisory Associate II at BPM, you'll partner with a diverse portfolio of growth-oriented clients to solve accounting challenges, strengthen financial reporting processes, and deliver actionable business insights.
In this role you will support month-end and year-end close activities, prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations, assist with financial statement preparation, and help clients navigate day-to-day accounting matters. You'll also contribute to special projects involving accounting process improvements, system implementations, financial reporting optimization, and outsourced accounting engagements.
Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.
Note: This position is onsite for candidates located in Sioux Falls, SD. Candidates residing elsewhere in the U.S. who are within commuting distance of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid work schedule.
What you get:
- Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
- Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
- Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
- Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Responsibilities:
- Manage accounting services for clients like assist in month-end close, including A/P, A/R, journal entries, account reconciliations and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
- Work on engagement teams and support managers on small to mid-size private company management and compilation reports.
- Participate in multiple engagements and interact with client personnel throughout the implementation.
- Partner with senior consultants to assess client ERP implementation needs, assist in crafting innovative solutions that span different subject matter domains and implement these plans to exceed the client’s expectations.
- Be a contributing member to the team, soaking up information and competently analyzing and prioritizing information to make appropriate recommendations and suggest solutions.
- Participate in special projects for our clients that provide further growth and learning experiences, as needed.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
- A desire to pursue your CPA.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in public accounting and/or industry as part of an accounting function.
- Experience with data conversions, interfaces/integrations, reporting and customization within various ERP systems.
- Experience using QuickBooks, Intacct, NetSuite and/or other accounting platforms.
- Working knowledge of Bill.com, Expensify, and/or Concur is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to work with multiple clients and projects concurrently.
- Ability to synthesize all forms of research into clear, thoughtful, actionable deliverables.
- Knowledge of GAAP is preferred.
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.
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