Senior Associate

Job Responsibilities:

• Fully understands the Finance & Accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. AP, Cash Apps, GA, FA, A/R, etc.).
• Records and codes Bank and Credit Card transactions.
• Processes Expense reimbursements.
• Processes, records and reconciles US payroll.
• Maintains fixed assets, prepaid and other accounting schedules.
• Records depreciation/amortization expense.
• Reconciles Bank, Credit Card and other Balance Sheet accounts.
• Performs complete general ledger reconciliation including the entire balance sheet and applies accounting knowledge by properly recording transactions in a general ledger:
• Creates accounting records such as bill payments, client invoices, and payroll,
• Identifies and records adjustments,
• Produces accurate financial statements.
• Comprehends common financial statements, and prepares draft financial statements for review:
• Calculates/interprets KPIs for clients,
• Identifies positive and constructive trends, and reports findings to BSO management,
• Understands GAAP and can apply it to basic financial statements.
• Plans basic engagements to include on-boarding and client delivery phases, and develops an understanding of engagement economics (i.e., billing and time entry), and adheres to BSO best practices.
• Conducts basic financial statement analysis and understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. sales, purchasing, A/R, etc.), and common best practices/processes for how they operate
• Assists with financial statement preparation and other reporting deliverables.
• Supports audit preparation and tax filing activities.
• Applies BDOs processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensure proper documentation and workpapers
• Reviews work products and collaborates with BSO team members
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Management required.
• Professional certifications (CA, ICWA, CMA etc.) a plus

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience performing general accounting transactions and functions required.
• Experience working in an outsourced operations environment required.

Software:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
• Proficiency working with pdf documents.
• Demonstrated experience performing Accounting functions in applications such as QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Intacct, Netsuite etc.

Language:

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High level of attention to detail required.
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Ability to self-manage work assignments and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
• Ability to work US shift hours (2pm 11pm IST) & (5pm - 2am IST) if required.
• Ability to work overtime especially during month end.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.