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Assurance Senior, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing

BDO USA, LLP
Des Plaines, IL
$80K-$95K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Accounting & Reporting Advisory Senior Associate is responsible for understanding complex accounting and reporting matters and assisting companies with the proper application of accounting standards for both public and private companies.

This role assists companies with the implementation of new accounting standards, as well as other accounting and reporting related projects.

The Senior Associate assists with training on accounting and reporting related matters, both internally to BDO personnel as well as to external clients.

Job Duties :

  • Applies technical knowledge to develop, administer, and deliver training courses or presentation materials
  • Defines training goals
  • Supervises course development or updating, and evaluating courses
  • Facilitates training courses, and evaluates course / presentation effectiveness based on participant and presenter feedback
  • Researches complex auditing and reporting problems, and communicates to clients in both written and verbal format
  • Designs tools and templates for use on ARAS engagements
  • Assists in the development of Thought Leadership pieces, conference calls and live presentations for clients and prospective clients
  • Applies relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, and the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Provides verbal and written performance reviews to Assurance associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics, required; OR
  • Bachelor's degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, required
  • Master's in Accountancy, preferred

Experience :

  • Two (2) or more years of experience in public accounting and / or relevant industry experience, required
  • Supervisory experience, preferred

License / Certifications :

CPA, preferred

Software :

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferred
  • Proficient in accounting research databases, preferred
  • Language :
  • N / A
  • N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
  • Solid understanding of and proficiency in accounting standards and reporting requirements for public companies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range : $80,000 - $95,000

Colorado Range : $80,000 - $95,000

NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $80,000 - $95,000

Washington Range : $80,000 - $95,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality.

We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities.

BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.

S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.

The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual.

With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on :

  • Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
  • Empowering team members to explore their full potential
  • Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
  • Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
  • Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
  • BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!
  • Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets

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