Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with others, serve as a key point of contact for client inquiries, facilitating effective communication through video conferencing, telephone, and email.
• Conduct thorough research and provide prompt, professional responses to client inquiries, maintaining a high level of service.
• Serve in a key role running tax related functions.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and actively contribute to project-based initiatives.
• Play a pivotal role as a subject matter expert, offering invaluable guidance and support to team accountants, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Act as a trusted resource, providing comprehensive expertise and mentorship to drive problem-solving efforts and guide department initiatives, fostering a collaborative and proactive environment focused on continuous improvement and achieving strategic goals.
• Collaborate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and analyze general ledger accounts, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of operational data to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze existing processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills

• Highly proficient in utilizing Excel for financial analysis and data manipulation.
• Experience with any of the following is required: SQL, MS Power Platform, Power Query, VBA, Python, or relational databases. Proficiency with other automation applications/techniques not listed will also be considered.
• Candidates with data skills beyond Excel will be prioritized.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a business degree with a focus on accounting or finance required. Post graduate education preferred.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Big 4 or major regional firm experience preferred.
• Public accounting candidates: 3-5 years.
• Industry candidates: 4-7 years.
• Successful candidates should have a proven track record of progressively increasing levels of responsibility throughout their professional career.

BGSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.