Apprentice Bookkeeper
About The Position
BPM is seeking a motivated Apprentice Bookkeeper to join its Business & Outsourcing Services team, with an emphasis on transactional accounting services. The team provides bookkeeping and financial and business advisory services to privately owned companies, startups, nonprofit organizations, and corporate businesses, using technology to streamline accounting processes and develop solutions for clients’ needs. Candidates may pursue either an Apprentice track, which can lead to a full-time Advisory Associate position after graduation and meeting CPA eligibility requirements, or a Bookkeeper track offering continued growth in bookkeeping without requiring a CPA license.
Requirements
- Some experience with transactional accounting and familiarity with an accounting software platform, such as QuickBooks Online.
- Eagerness to expand accounting knowledge and proficiency.
- Some completed college-level accounting coursework; a completed degree is not required.
- Strong inclination toward achieving relevant certifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and willingness to use messaging and workflow applications professionally.
- Ability to adapt to and learn various systems, with a focus on QuickBooks Online.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience in an office environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable, customer invoicing, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare business compliance filings, including 1099s, payroll, and sales tax.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of accounting practices.
- Prepare and accurately document work papers.
- Deliver high-quality work products in compliance with BPM policies.
- Meet deadlines and communicate efficiently.
- Build effective team relationships and clearly communicate work status.
- Embrace feedback and demonstrate professionalism.
- Show understanding and empathy as part of BPM’s team dynamics.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options.
- Interactive wellness platform and incentives, employee assistance program, and mental health resources.
- Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).
- 14 firm holidays, including two floating holidays; Flex PTO; paid family leave; winter break; and summer hours.
- Professional development opportunities, including CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
