Job Description & Summary BMSS Advisors & CPAs is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who values cultivating relationships to join our GovCon team. Our services include tax planning, compliance & assurance, merger & acquisition, advisory, wealth management, accounting services, payroll, and IT Support. BMSS strives to give all clients "peace of mind" and believes in exceptional client experience. BMSS was established in Birmingham in 1991 and has grown to become a top 100 advisory and CPA firm in the U.S. This role can work from any of our five locations (Hoover, downtown Birmingham, Gadsden, Huntsville) AL and (Ridgeland) MS!
What you'll be doing: The Senior Accountant role is responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and projects with minimal supervision as well as coaching peers in professional development expectations. Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree, and at least three years of accounting experience.
Skills needed to be successful: Required - Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Strong communication skills. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, Outlook). Job Responsibilities and/or Activities: Timekeeping system implementation Complex Invoicing: Creation of customer billings and reconciliation Tracking cumulative dollars and hours as dictated by contract Creation of contract, items, labor categories in accounting system Updating accounting system for contract modifications Simplistic Month & Year End Closure Creation of indirect rate schedule Creation of tax package for tax preparation Incurred Cost Submission preparation Training staff accountants in line with their job responsibilities Review staff work product Develops technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses Effectively documents work As a team member, recognizes solutions for client and identifies those to reporting manager Desired - Experience using accounting software - QuickBooks, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, etc. Solid understanding of Government Contract Accounting in compliance with FAR/DCAA standards What we offer: Competitive salaries & bonuses Company paid Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid time off as well as volunteer days 401k matching Life/Work balance Mentorship to grow your role within BMSS Exceptional training & structured career path High functioning teams that value everyone's ideas and suggestions
