BAS Staff Accountant

McDonald Jacobs welcomes interest from detail-oriented accounting professionals who would like to be considered for current or future BAS Staff Accountant opportunities.

As a BAS Staff Accountant, you would support our Business Advisory Services (BAS) team by maintaining client financial records, processing accounting transactions, and assisting with a variety of recurring accounting and reporting functions. You would work closely with both clients and team members to help ensure accurate financial information and timely completion of accounting deliverables.

This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, managing multiple priorities, and building a strong foundation in client accounting and advisory services.

• Maintain clients’ financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments
• Provide direct support to the BAS team within the Assurance Department
• Assist with recurring accounting, bookkeeping, and client service functions

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintain accurate financial records and daily transaction activity
• Reconcile entries into the accounting system
• Assist engagement teams with accounting functions, such as recording bank deposits, bank reconciliations, check batches, payroll, and portions of month-end close processes
• Prepare and assist with annual filings such as Form 1099s
• Follow established firm and client workflows to ensure timely completion of recurring accounting tasks and month-end deliverables

• Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting (best practices, knowledge of U.S. GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data accuracy and entry skills when processing financial information
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with high production of accurate work
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to always maintain professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet recurring deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quick Books (Online and Desktop), with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Associate degree and/or at least one year of accounting experience

McDonald Jacobs believes our diverse group of employees adds greatly to our balanced work environment and our continued success. We actively invest in being inclusive and providing an equitable work environment. By joining our team, you would be a part of a team that focuses on providing training for personal and professional growth.

This role offers exposure to a variety of clients and industries, with opportunities to develop technical accounting skills and grow within the firm’s Business Advisory Services practice.

Employees also benefit from:

• Generous paid time off
• Family leave benefits
• Employee sabbatical programs
• Medical coverage plans
• Retirement plan contribution matching plans
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

We welcome interest from qualified professionals seeking current or future opportunities with McDonald Jacobs. To be considered, please complete the application below and submit your resume and cover letter.

Should a current or future opportunity align with your experience and qualifications, a member of our team may reach out to discuss next steps.

McDonald Jacobs, PC is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.