Senior, Technical Accounting

BPM Overview:

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.

Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.

BPM's Technical Accounting Group Overview

No matter the size of your business chances are companies may need assistance with complicated accounting projects from time to time. BPM’s Technical Accounting Group is here to assist and advise so our clients may focus on their business operations. We scale up with companies during spikes in operations related to complex accounting projects or periodic reporting and we scale down when typical operations resume.

We pride ourselves in collaborating with companies to achieve their accounting and reporting goals in a cost-effective manner. Our work is exciting and includes a number of projects with Bay Area IPO's who are trailblazers in the making. We are seeking driven and high performing individuals who want to join an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking group.

To learn more about BPM and this group visit our website at bpmcpa.com and to learn more about the leader of our Technical Accounting Group feel free to connect with Will Tanem on LinkedIn!

We have:

• Recognition as “Top 5 Accounting Firm in the Bay Area”

• BPMU – A corporate university that’s dedicated to your career growth and development

• Flexibility in your day-to-day work schedule

• Rich diversity in the clients industries and overall work

You have (job requirements):

• CPA license strongly preferred

• 2-3 years of public accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

• Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting

• Ability to collaborate with teams and own their work product

• Hard working detail oriented and ability to motivate engagement teams

• Professional and personable demeanor

• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills

• Experience writing complex technical accounting position papers

• Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP

• Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education

• Desire to learn and become an expert in your field

• Ability to act and lead as the client contact

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

You will (job responsibilities):

• Add value through GAAP analysis of complex transactions including equity complex debt agreements leasing revenue recognition and business combinations

• Work alongside engagement teams and collaborate for work projects

• Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality timely execution and strategic approach to service delivery

• Add value to clients to successfully prepare and complete audits

• Add value to public and private clients by assisting in the following: Detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition; Equity – stock compensation (FAS 123R warrant accounting) and EPS; Draft or review complex sets of financial statements with disclosures SEC Reporting including S-1 10K 10Q and other filings; Identification and application of technical accounting guidance to client situations and/or Global accounting activities including IFRS foreign currency and consolidations

• Understand complex FASB and SEC rules and regulations client deadlines and deliverables requests and preferences to deliver excellent client services

• Identify analyze and conclude on generally accepted accounting principles for the client and consult with the technical accounting group leader

• Ensure work is delivered timely and in accordance with firm standards

• Supervise coach and mentor staff

• Interact with clients / auditors and manage multiple projects

• Deliver memorandums written in organized manner with proper grammar and sentence structure

$75000 - $100000 a year

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area do not meet the minimum requirements or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

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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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