Business Development Representative (Audit/Accounting Experience)

FloQast; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Family Forming benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

Unlimited Vacation

Job summary

FloQast is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growth-minded sales team in New York. You will generate new business, build rapport with senior executives, and qualify opportunities to drive demos for Account Executives.

This hybrid role requires in-office attendance three days a week, a background in audit/accounting, and a drive to learn. You’ll work with Marketing and Sales to craft outreach, track activities in Salesforce, and help surpass activity targets.

Qualifications

• Past Audit/Accounting experience is REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn new concepts.
• Eager to be coached.
• Commitment to self-improvement and success.
• Team player with a collaborative orientation.
• Ability to remain organized and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Tenacious and committed to exceeding targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competitive, ambitious and driven, with a self-starter attitude.
• Interested in starting a sales career.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new business opportunities and create outreach strategies to build rapport with senior level executives at potential clients.
• Develop and maintain an effective level of understanding of the barriers our clients face while strategizing and identifying solutions for FloQast to help resolve them.
• Utilize all available means to create robust and effective prospecting lists (including internet sources, social media, referrals, and inbound leads).
• Build effective outbound communication strategies for sales prospecting including phone outreach, email, social media etc.
• Meet or exceed daily/weekly activity targets for: Conversations with key influencers and decision makers via outbound communication efforts: Scheduling and conducting introductory qualifying calls; Converting qualified prospects to scheduled demos for Account Executives
• Track progress and document activities in Salesforce automation systems.
• Effectively work cross functionally with stakeholders, including Account Executives, Marketing, and Sales Management

Skills

Audit/Accounting experience

Communication

Coaching willingness

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a high impact position that will be joining our rapidly growing sales team to help obtain new clients for our SaaS accounting solution. We are looking for motivated individuals who are determined to add value and are driven by team wins and sales commissions. Our solution is targeted at those responsible for the finance and accounting functions within organizations of all types and sizes. We call on key client stakeholders within the office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). If you are looking to advance your career, this role will serve as the foundation for an exciting pathway into sales.

This role has a requirement of working in office 3 days per week, which may be subject to change based on team and business needs, as determined by the department leader. Please note that this requirement is subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted in the future.

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time*

What You'll Do

• Cultivate new business opportunities and create outreach strategies to build rapport with senior level executives at potential clients
• Develop and maintain an effective level of understanding of the barriers our clients face while strategizing and identifying solutions for FloQast to help resolve them
• Utilize all available means to create robust and effective prospecting lists (including internet sources, social media, referrals, and inbound leads)
• Build effective outbound communication strategies for sales prospecting including phone outreach, email, social media etc.
• Meet or exceed daily/weekly activity targets for: Conversations with key influencers and decision makers via outbound communication efforts: Scheduling and conducting introductory qualifying calls; Converting qualified prospects to scheduled demos for Account Executives
• Track progress and document activities in Salesforce automation systems
• Effectively work cross functionally with stakeholders, including Account Executives, Marketing, and Sales Management

What You'll Bring

• Past Audit/Accounting experience is REQUIRED, any amount of Audit/Accounting experience is acceptable to apply
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn new concepts
• Eager to be coached
• Commitment to self-improvement and success
• Team player with a collaborative orientation
• Ability to remain organized and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Tenacious and committed to exceeding targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competitive, ambitious and driven, with a self-starter attitude
• Interested in starting a sales career

Nice-to-Haves

• Cold calling and/or Salesforce.com experience a plus but not required

#BI-Hybrid

The base pay for this position is $70,000. This position is eligible for a commission plan in addition to base pay with an OTE of $95,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. Compensation is not limited to base salary.

FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.

All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

About FloQast

FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale.

Our Values Act As a Guiding Compass, Shaping Every Decision We Make, And Are Non-negotiable, Particularly In Our Hiring Process. Alongside Our Employees, Partners, And Customers, We Embody These Values Every Day

Unwaveringly Authentic

Ambitious with Integrity

Empowered to Grow

Committed to Collaboration

Customer Obsessed in All Ways

FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!

• Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
• Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that's 9 years!)
• Built In's Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 7 years in a row!

FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.

Link to FloQast Recruiting AI Usage Policy

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.