Accounting Advisory Apprentice at BPM LLP in San Francisco Bay Area

Summary: BPM LLP is a company that values caring and community, striving for innovation and excellence. They are seeking an Accounting Advisory Apprentice to actively participate in outsourced accounting services, develop a strong accounting foundation, and collaborate with clients to deliver quality financial products. Responsibilities: - Actively participate in outsourced accounting services for a variety of clients - Learn the process and procedures of the life cycle of accounting through hands-on experience - Develop a strong accounting foundation through hands-on experience and learning - Develop the skills required for a career in outsourced accounting services - Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present to more senior members of the team with your initial analysis - Contribute ideas and opinions to the engagement teams - Collaborate with clients and partner with them to deliver a quality product within their predetermined deadline - Perform direct accounting work on key financial statement line items such as Cash, Accounts Payable and Inventory Required Qualifications: - 1-2 years of applicable work or internship experience (preferably in a bookkeeper or accountant type role in an accounting department) - Demonstrated knowledge and practical use of Microsoft Office platforms and other accounting software applications, including Xero, QuickBooks, bill.com, Expensify, Concur, Excel - Intent to graduate with the qualifying number of units to sit for the CPA exam - Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP and macros a plus) - Interest in a career in client service and / or public accounting - Pursuing a BS/BA/MS degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 - Positive, enthusiastic energy and the interpersonal skills to work with individuals inside and outside of the organization - A can-do attitude, a forward-thinking mindset and a hands-on approach to get the job done well - Strong written and verbal communication skills - A desire to learn and possess an aptitude to lead Required Skills: Accounting software proficiency, Microsoft Office, Excel Pivot tables, Excel VLOOKUP Important Skills: Client service interest, Accounting degree pursuit Nice-to-Have Skills: Desire to learn Benefits: ELE Program for CPA Eligibility: Join our ELE (Experience, Learn, and Earn) program, in collaboration with AICPA & NASBA, designed to fast-track your CPA eligibility through hands-on experience, tailored learning, and financial benefits.