Bookkeeper

BPM Overview

At BPM, “Because People Matter” is more than a tagline—it’s the foundation of everything we do. As one of the largest California-based accounting firms with professionals across the country, we bring flexibility, innovation, and a people-first mindset to our clients and teams. Our diverse client base and collaborative environment create meaningful opportunities for growth and impact

Position Overview

BPM is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our growing Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services to a diverse client base, while also supporting operational excellence and process improvements.

This individual will bring a strong technical foundation in accounting and bookkeeping, along with a leadership presencehelping to support team development, workflow management, and local market growth.

At the Senior/Supervisor level, this role blends hands-on accounting execution with increasing responsibility in client management, team mentorship, and process leadership.

Note: This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform and oversee core bookkeeping functions, including:

• General ledger maintenance
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
• Manage multiple client engagements and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and efficiencies across engagements
• Support onboarding of new clients and implementation of accounting systems and tools
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, including reviewing work, offering feedback, and supporting development
• Establish a strong presence in the Sioux Falls office, contributing to team culture, collaboration, and growth initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with tax, advisory, and other internal teams

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strong experience with:

• Month-end close and reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation
• Cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct)

Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines,Strong communication skills and client-facing 

CPA or CPA-track is a plus but not required

Why BPM:

What you get: 

Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility. 

Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.

Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Accrual PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself. 

Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.

Who is successful at BPM:

·         Caring people who put others first 

·         Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit 

·         Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view 

·         Lifelong learners with a drive to excel 

·         Resilient people who rise to the occasion