Assurance Associate I

Job Description

Assurance Associate I | BPM LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career Assurance Associate I role at BPM LLP, an accounting firm where caring, community, and a spirit of inquiry are deeply embedded in its culture. BPM empowers individuals to grow, excel, and make a positive impact within their work, personal lives, and communities. The company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels innovation alongside an inclusive culture that ensures belonging and value for all. This role is vital, placing you as a valued member of a team of dedicated audit experts, contributing directly to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for a diverse client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Santa Rosa, CA

• Team: A team of dedicated audit experts
• Mission: Solve the problem of ensuring financial statement accuracy and compliance for clients across various industries.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Procedures: Using your foundational accounting knowledge, you will learn and perform detailed audit procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements. This involves meticulously examining financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure full compliance with established accounting principles and relevant regulations.
• Internal Controls: You will assist in evaluating and rigorously testing the effectiveness of internal control systems implemented by clients. This will involve working hand-in-hand with team members to deliver a quality product efficiently and within the client’s established timeframe.
• Client Engagement: You will actively build and nurture relationships with clients, effectively responding to their inquiries and concerns. A key part of this will be proactively considering and developing innovative ways to better serve the unique needs of audit clients.
• Financial Analysis: You will analyze financial statements and related disclosures to systematically identify any material misstatements or discrepancies, taking appropriate and timely corrective actions to resolve them. This includes a thorough review and examination of client financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Professional Development: You will continuously develop your skills and knowledge in auditing. This commitment involves active participation in firm training programs, staying up to date with the latest changes in accounting and auditing standards, and diligently pursuing relevant professional certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program) and be at an Entry-Level career stage, possessing foundational accounting knowledge, specifically in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards).
• Experience: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics. Applicants should also have earned enough units (or be close to earning them) to qualify to sit for the CPA exam.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, coupled with a willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment to consistently deliver quality results. A clear interest in pursuing or obtaining CPA Educational Licensure Requirements is also critical.
• Bonus: The ideal colleague will be compassionate, proactive, authentic, driven, and resilient, actively seeking to be a lifelong learner within the profession.