Senior Accountant, Transaction Advisory Services

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith LLC.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO, holidays, and volunteer

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Job summary

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Transaction Advisory Services practice, focusing on financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in the lower middle market. You will work with business owners, lenders, and deal teams to deliver QOE analyses and working capital assessments.

Based in Mississippi with options to base out of any BMSS office location, this client-facing role emphasizes relationship-building, technical advisory skills, and clear reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with comfort handling large datasets.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP; GAAS familiarity a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting audit, TAS, investment banking, or private equity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client & deal teams.
• Relationship-driven mindset with collaborative, client-facing approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings analyses for buy-side and sell-side engagements.
• Collaborate with clients, deal counsel, and transaction advisors through the deal cycle.
• Contribute to working capital analyses, financial statement normalization, and findings documentation.
• Assist with closing statements and true-ups, including indebtedness schedules and cash equivalents.
• Prepare clear analyses and reports to help clients and deal teams evaluate opportunities and risks.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external deal professionals.

Skills

Public accounting

Due diligence

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Relationship-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

At BMSS Advisors & CPAs, we're more than just a top 100 CPA and advisory firm-we're a people-first, relationship-driven team rooted in integrity, collaboration, and community. Founded in Birmingham, AL in 1991, BMSS has grown to ten thriving locations across Alabama and Mississippi- where we're proud to serve our client base with a local heart and national reach. This opportunity can be based out of any of our office locations.

We're known for our family-friendly culture, commitment to mentorship and life-work balance, and deep roots in the communities we serve. In fact, Accounting Today has recognized us as one of the best accounting firms to work for the last 14 years in a row. Whether it's volunteering locally or mentoring the next generation of CPAs, we show up-with expertise, empathy, and heart.

The Opportunity

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice, focused on financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact, client-facing role supporting buy-side and sell-side engagements in the lower middle market.

In this role, you will work directly with business owners, private equity sponsors, lenders, and deal teams to deliver Quality of Earnings analyses, working capital assessments, closing statement support, and financial due diligence reports that inform critical transaction decisions.

Relationships are central to how we work. You will build trusted connections internally across the team and externally with clients and professionals while continuing to grow your technical advisory skill set.

What You'll Do

• Perform financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings analyses supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Collaborate with clients, deal counsel, and transaction advisors throughout the deal cycle
• Contribute to working capital analyses, financial statement normalization, and key findings documentation
• Assist with closing statement preparation and review, including net working capital true-ups, indebtedness schedules, and cash and cash equivalents determinations
• Prepare clear, well-supported analyses and reports that help clients and deal teams evaluate transaction opportunities and risks
• Build strong working relationships with internal team members, clients, and external deal professionals

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting audit, transaction advisory, investment banking, or private equity
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP; GAAS familiarity a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with comfort working with financial data and large datasets
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to clients and deal teams
• A relationship-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, client-facing environment

Preferred:

• CPA or active CPA candidate
• Prior experience with financial due diligence, Quality of Earnings, working capital analyses, or M&A transaction support
• Experience serving lower middle market companies, private equity sponsors, or lender-backed transactions

Why Join BMSS

• Join a growing Transaction Advisory Services practice with meaningful client-facing exposure
• Work on high-impact engagements that support critical buy-side and sell-side transaction decisions
• Develop specialized advisory skills while building on a strong accounting and audit foundation
• Be part of a relationship-driven culture centered on mentorship, collaboration, and growth
• Gain direct access to experienced leaders and opportunities to grow within advisory services

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer days
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities