Associate I - BEST

What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more. B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.

We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day.

Burr Pilger Mayer India Pvt. Ltd. (BPM India) is a subsidiary of BPM LLP. Founded in 1986, BPM is one of the largest California-based accounting and consulting firms, ranking in the top 35 in the country. With 14 different office locations, BPM serves emerging and mid-cap businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals in a broad range of industries, including financial services, technology, life science, manufacturing, food, wine and craft brewing, automotive, nonprofits, real estate and construction. The Firm’s International Tax Practice is one of the largest on the West Coast and its well-recognized SEC practice serves approximately 35 public reporting companies, mostly in the technology industry.

You Have (Requirements):

• Audit background - OR - equivalent training in performing full financial statement preparation; including comfortable level of understanding of how statements relate with each other.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
• A semi-qualified CA/CPA with CA firm experience is preferred.
• Minimum 2 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.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• 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.
• Intermediate level of confidence in US GAAP or IFRS is required. 

You Will (Job 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.