Assurance Specialist II

Job Summary:

The Assurance Specialist II is responsible for providing administrative support and basic accounting transaction support for the Assurance practice.

Job Duties:

• Assists with basic financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
• Participates in basic audit preparation
• Interacts with internal team to gain information, documents and data necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Performs basic bookkeeping for clients including creating trial balances
• Communicates significant issues to BSC Assurance Lead or Management
• Uses software programs to organize, coordinate and process using tools that include but are not limited to BDO's Audit Processing Tool, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF
• Meets internal deadlines to match the internal client expectations for timely delivery of service and ensures data is collected and processed in a timely manner to comply with payment deadlines and filing requirements
• Data maintenance/management
• Complies with all Firm policies, standards and Assurance client procedures
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, preferred

Experience:

• Internship / work study or one (1) year of experience performing general accounting functions or equivalent, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working in coordination with other professionals
• Ability to understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information
• Ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
• Ability to respond tactfully and professionally in high demand situations
• Takes ownership of work and completes tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize and meet both client and departmental demands
• Capable of following procedures and communicating issues and status to multiple supervisors
• Ability to efficiently process data using strong technology skills

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

Range: $19.00/hr - $25.00/hr