Accounting Assistant, Outsourced Finance & Accounting

BDO USA, P.C.•Grenada, MS

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant, Outsourced Finance & Accounting is responsible for organizing, coordinating and processing financial data for clients utilizing established systems and procedures. This position also performs administrative duties that support the BSO department processes and procedures. 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.”

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, required
Two (2) or more years of industry related experience in a professional services firm, required
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or in coordination with other professionals
Ability to understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond tactfully and professionally in high demand situations
Ability to takes ownership of work and completes tasks in a timely manner
Ability to prioritize and meet both client and departmental demands
Ability to check their own work to eliminate errors and rework
Follows procedures and communicates issues and status to multiple supervisors
Ability to efficiently process data using strong technology skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant course work toward an Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Experience with accounts payable processing and bookkeeping, preferred

Responsibilities

Uses software programs to organize, coordinate and process financial data for clients that include but are not limited to Intacct., Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF
Processes, scans and manages documents using a document management system.
Maintains client information in Practice Management system in an organized and consistent manner
Complies with all Firm policies, standards and OF&A client procedures
Meets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of service and ensures client data is collected and processed in a timely manner to comply with payment deadlines and filing requirements
Other duties as required

Benefits

Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a qualified retirement plan, offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. 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.
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”

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