Senior Accountant
It is a time of excitement and opportunity at BCT Partners – a great moment to join our team! We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance & Accounting team.
About BCT
We solve complex social problems.
BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, equity-centered solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.
To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and our mission to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change, go to our website and follow us on social media.
https://www.bctpartners.com/
About the Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant at BCT is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and ensuring the accurate and timely financial closing of the company’s books. Key duties include preparing financial statements, overseeing month-end closings, conducting account and bank reconciliations, recording payroll, and supporting external reporting. This role supports the Controller with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and various accounting projects.
In addition to technical accounting expertise, the ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, enabling them to serve as an effective liaison with external auditors and tax accountants. They should have a proven track record of supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes, and be capable of drafting and implementing policies and procedures. The candidate should be reliable, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and committed to supporting BCT's financial goals and objectives.
What you bring to the table:
- 5 years of professional accounting experience with an undergraduate Degree in accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited university or college is desired; additional 5 years of professional accounting experience in lieu of a degree may be satisfactory
- Proven experience performing the position’s general accounting and payroll responsibilities, as well as in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures and workflows
- Knowledge of government accounting systems and experience importing and exporting data files; experience with Unanet financials is a plus
- Excellent data entry accuracy and an attention to details
- Experience working in a small, fast paced work environment desired
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to interact and collaborate and with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
- Proven ability to effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
- Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
- Computer, Internet and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency required.
BCT offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position includes a base annual salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 (based on qualifications), along with a generous benefits package. BCT’s benefits include heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, fully vested 401k plan with company match, company paid life and disability insurance plans, a strong work-life balance/time-off structure.
This is a remote position, located in any of the fifty United States or Washington, DC. BCT Partners works primarily on Eastern Time, though we do have staff in all four time zones. We support and encourage a strong staff community, leveraging virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices. The African philosophy of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) is an overarching value that influences our leadership and interactions.
What We Do
BCT Partners is a diverse-led, multidisciplinary, international consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. Our mission is to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. BCT has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100, and the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America.
BCT is a minority-owned and operated, SDBE that offers the following services:
Research: BCT’s Research & Evaluation practice manages the entire lifecycle of assessment, research, and evaluation investigations to yield insights to difficult questions.
Training: BCT’s Training & Technical Assistance practice builds organizational capacity, strengthens communities, and improves the quality of life.
Consulting: BCT’s Management Consulting practice leverages deep subject-matter expertise, a rigorous project and knowledge management methodology, cultural competence, and IT as an enabler to build capacity, drive efficiencies, enhance decision-making, and improve outcomes.
Technology: BCT’s IT practice delivers global business and technology services that enable our customers to increase efficiency, enable compliance, and foster innovation.
Analytics: BCT’s Business Intelligence & Data Analytics practice combines descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.
