Technical Accounting Consulting & Assurance - Associate I (Start Date: September 2026) in Irvine

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About Accelerate: “Accelerate,” an Early Career Rotational Program, is designed to give young professionals exposure to a wide variety of clients and projects in both our Assurance practice and Technical Accounting & IPO Readiness practice, known as the Technical Accounting Group (TAG). The first year of the program focuses on building fundamental accounting, research, and auditing skills, with a transition into more complex technical accounting projects in the following year.

During the audit rotation, participants will:

• Participate in live assurance and soft-skills training with members of our Learning and Development team.
• Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present more senior members with your proposed solution.
• Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory and a sense of audit skepticism.
• Identify key issues and work with more senior team members to come up with an audit approach.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the engagement teams.
• Connect key testing areas to the financial statement line items and ensure figures are properly supported.
• Collaborate with clients, working hand in hand to deliver a quality product within the client’s timeframe.
• Perform direct auditing work on key financial statement line items such as cash, accounts payable, and inventory.

During the technical accounting consulting rotation, participants will:

• Assist the TAG team with various technical accounting consulting projects, such as SPACs, Initial Public Offering engagements, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP and both SEC and private financial reporting requirements.
• Assist clients with developing and implementing U.S. GAAP-compliant accounting policies and projects.
• Conduct research on proper accounting treatment and disclosures of transactions for complex topics under U.S. GAAP.
• Draft technical memorandums, financial statements, and disclosures for public and private clients.

While no prior full-time experience is required, we are seeking enthusiastic candidates who have cultivated a strong interest in auditing, accounting research, and financial statement analysis and reporting through their college years.

Requirements:

• A desire to begin a career in public accounting.
• A minimum GPA of 3.3 in a BS/BA/MS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related degree.
• Students graduating between 12/1/2025 - 8/1/2026 interested in a full-time position.
• Available to start on September 10, 2026.
• Students who are interested in achieving enough hours/credits to sit for the CPA exam.
• Students located in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Long Beach or Irvine.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong desire to work in a team environment and partner with a variety of clients.
• A desire to both learn and eventually teach new associates or interns our processes.

Company Benefits:

• Personalized benefits plan including 401k Employer Match, multiple medical, dental, and vision offerings, up to 90% employer paid premiums, and pet-insurance.
• Access to BPM’s interactive wellness platform, progressive mental health resources, vacation travel benefits, and a variety of Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) fostering diversity, inclusion, and community.
• Enjoy 14 firm holidays (including 2 floating holidays), unlimited “Flex PTO” program, paid family leave, generous Holiday Break, summer hours, and the option for remote work.
• We offer CPA exam resources, performance-based bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a dedicated coaching program, and a range of live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

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.