Risk Assurance and Advisory Associate I @ BPM LLP

Risk Assurance and Advisory Associate I

Posted on 1/14/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

A desire to begin a career in public accounting
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in a BS/BA/MS in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics
Students graduating between 12/1/2022 - 8/1/2023 interested in a fulltime position
Students who are interested in achieving enough hours/credits to sit for the CPA exam
An interest in working close to one of our California Offices: Irvine, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek
Excellent communication skills with a strong desire to work in a team environment and partner with a variety of clients
A desire to both learn and eventually teach new associates or interns on our processes

Responsibilities

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. BPM offers a rich diversity in clients, industries, and overall work. 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 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. BPM offers a rich diversity in clients, industries, and overall work. 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.

What we’re looking for:

A desire to begin a career in public accounting
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in a BS/BA/MS in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics
Students graduating between 12/1/2022 - 8/1/2023 interested in a fulltime position
Students who are interested in achieving enough hours/credits to sit for the CPA exam
An interest in working close to one of our California Offices: Irvine, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek
Excellent communication skills with a strong desire to work in a team environment and partner with a variety of clients
A desire to both learn and eventually teach new associates or interns on our processes

You can expect to:

Collaborate with clients, working hand in hand with the engagement team lead and other team members to deliver quality products within the client’s time frame
Perform internal controls documentation and internal audit work on key financial processes including Financial Close, Cash, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Payroll/HR
Participate in virtual RAAS technical and non-technical training with members of our Learning and Development team
Research basic and intermediate Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and PCAOB (www.pcaob.org) guidance, as well as auditing topics, and present to more senior members with trends analysis
Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of financial controls theory and a sense of audit skepticism
Identify key issues and work with more senior team members to come up with an audit controls approach
Contribute ideas/opinions to the engagement teams

Additional perks / notes:

We provide 2-3 weeks of training in the first year that addresses key technical deliverables and non-technical soft skills related to SOX and Internal Audit projects
We offer a generous bonus for Associates who pass all 4 parts of the CPA and CIA exam in the first 12 months of employment
We provide unlimited PTO for all new Associates as well as healthcare and retirement benefits
This is a virtual position allowing associates to work from home with the benefit of visiting the office or clients a few times per year at the firm’s expense
While our base salary and bonus structure are competitive, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at this time
This job pays a base salary of $70,000.

Wondering if you should apply?

BPM is powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. We recognize, develop, and empower talent and encourage diversity of thought. Your point of view, skillset and experience will only make us stronger, so if you’re eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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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.

501-1,000 employees

Website

Public accounting & advisory firm

Company Overview

BPM’s mission is to provide modern solutions to businesses across the globe. The company focuses on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients, and provides people and communities with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

Company Core Values

People
Being our best
Growing stronger