Accounting Advisory Apprentice

Accounting Advisory Overview

BPM’s Outsourced Accounting team calibrates financial and accounting processes and systems to meet the demands of today’s competitive business environment. We provide a wide range of tax, assurance, and financial support services.

Our apprenticeship program is designed for individuals with practical accounting experience who are interested in a career in outsourced accounting within a public‑accounting firm environment. The program runs year‑round, offers a flexible schedule with a minimum of 16 hours per week, and graduates to Associate Level I (full‑time employment) upon completion.

Our Experience, Learn, and Earn (ELE) program, in collaboration with AICPA and NASBA, fast‑tracks your CPA eligibility through hands‑on experience, tailored learning, and financial benefits.

• 1–2 years of applicable work or internship experience, preferably as a bookkeeper or accountant in an accounting department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical use of Microsoft Office and other accounting software, including Xero, Quick Books, , Expensify, Concur, and Excel.
• Intent to graduate with the qualifying number of units to sit for the CPA exam.
• Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP and macros a plus).
• Interest in a career in client service and/or public accounting.
• Currently pursuing a BS/BA/MS degree in Accounting or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Positive, enthusiastic energy and interpersonal skills to work with individuals inside and outside the organization.
• A can‑do attitude, forward‑thinking mindset, and hands‑on approach to get the job done well.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to learn and aptitude to lead.

• Actively participate in outsourced accounting services for a variety of clients.
• Learn the process and procedures of the life cycle of accounting through hands‑on experience.
• Develop a strong accounting foundation through hands‑on experience and learning.
• Develop the skills required for a career in outsourced accounting services.
• Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present your initial analysis to more senior members of the team.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to the engagement teams.
• Collaborate with clients and partner with them to deliver a quality product within their predetermined deadline.
• Perform direct accounting work on key financial statement line items such as Cash, Accounts Payable and Inventory.

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.