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 Supervisor, you'll leverage your experience to help clients strengthen their financial operations, improve reporting processes, and make informed business decisions. This role involves performing bank reconciliations to ensure cash balances are correct, reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain the integrity of financial statements, and leading month-end close activities such as journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis. Additionally, the position requires creating and analyzing financial reports that comply with GAAP and client-specific requirements, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
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
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization: Values people, community, and sustainability, where BPM's B Corp commitment is reflected in the way we work and support one another.
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 and execute complex accounting and advisory engagements for diverse clients.
- Review financial statements, journal entries, and ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Assist with client onboarding and relationship management.
- Oversee work performed by Associates and provide coaching and feedback.
- Perform technical research and draft clear, concise memos.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and add value for clients.
- Utilize ERP systems and accounting platforms (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Requirements:
- Education: BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
- Certification: CPA license or eligibility preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years in public accounting or industry accounting function.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.
- Familiarity with tools like Bill.com, Expensify, Ramp, Concur is a plus.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Entry Level Skills: Proficiency in handling complex accounting tasks, and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Intermediate Skills: Ability to create a wide range of asset and liability reconciliation schedules, assemble complete financial statements with minimal supervision, and suggest journal entries with complete supporting schedules.
- Advanced skills: Demonstrating leadership potential by understanding scheduling of team members and allocating work; performing in-depth financial analysis and applying or researching complex accounting principles.
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. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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.
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Recruitment Fraud Warning:
BPM LLP will never ask candidates to pay money, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information as part of the hiring process. All official communications regarding interviews and job offers will come exclusively from an email address ending in @bpmcpa.com or @bpm.com. If you receive a suspicious communication, please verify it through BPM’s official recruiting channels.
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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