BDO - Assistant Manager - Finance

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 KPI's 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 BDO's 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.

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.