Risk Assurance Associate I (September 2026)

Bpm Llp•San Jose, CA

7h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

BPM is a full service accounting firm providing comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients globally. We are one of the largest California-based accounting firms and have built our success by focusing on our clients and our people. Our people-centered culture and firm motto “Because People Matter” has allowed us to be consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle between work and play. Risk Assurance Overview: Within the Assurance Practice, the Risk Assurance team specializes in the following areas: - Internal Audit - Co-Sourced and Outsourced Individual and strategic “assess and recommend” reviews that may include financial, operational and regulatory internal audits. - SOX ICFR Compliance – SOX Advisory focused on the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) process to comply with SOX 302 and 404 certifications. - Audit Controls Support – Performing process walkthroughs and controls testing in conjunction with the financial audit planning and strategy. We Have Consistent recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Places to Work” Recognition as “Top 5 Accounting Firm in the Bay Area” BPMU – A corporate university that’s dedicated to your career growth and development. Rich diversity in the clients, industries, and overall work. You Have A minimum GPA of 3.0 in BS/MA/MSA/MST/Certification Program in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems. Interest in pursuing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications. Interest in a career in public accounting. Positive, enthusiastic energy. Desire to continuously learn. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Forward-thinking and hands-on approach. Strong written and verbal communication skills. You Will Responsible for working with multiple client engagements throughout the year. Review, document, evaluate and test controls of complex business processes such as the financial close and reporting, inventory, equity, revenue, and HR/payroll processes. Attend walkthroughs during control testing and assist auditor in-charge by taking detailed notes and testing details in working papers. Assist with financial statement audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing by identifying control objectives and the design of control procedures to address those objecives. Identify internal business process controls by assessing their design and operational effectiveness, determining risk exposures and developing remediation plans. Communicate issues that arise during the engagement with the support of the engagement manager. Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving client satisfaction. Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures. Work as a team with Domestic U.S. and offshore engagement teams. Identify internal IT general controls, by assessing their design and operational effectiveness, determining exposure and developing remediation plans. $70,000 - $80,000 a year The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications. Wondering if you should apply? At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in BS/MA/MSA/MST/Certification Program in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems.
Interest in pursuing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications.
Interest in a career in public accounting.
Positive, enthusiastic energy.
Desire to continuously learn.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Forward-thinking and hands-on approach.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working with multiple client engagements throughout the year.
Review, document, evaluate and test controls of complex business processes such as the financial close and reporting, inventory, equity, revenue, and HR/payroll processes.
Attend walkthroughs during control testing and assist auditor in-charge by taking detailed notes and testing details in working papers.
Assist with financial statement audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing by identifying control objectives and the design of control procedures to address those objecives.
Identify internal business process controls by assessing their design and operational effectiveness, determining risk exposures and developing remediation plans.
Communicate issues that arise during the engagement with the support of the engagement manager.
Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving client satisfaction.
Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures.
Work as a team with Domestic U.S. and offshore engagement teams.
Identify internal IT general controls, by assessing their design and operational effectiveness, determining exposure and developing remediation plans.