Staff Accountant

BDO USA; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support government services accounting operations, preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, and assisting with reconciliations and journal entries. The role requires maintaining accurate records and contributing to monthly close and audit activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and efficient financial processes, with a focus on attention to detail and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required or preferred.
• Three or more years of general accounting experience.
• CPA, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Unanet/NetSuite ERP preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; detail-oriented and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly reconciliations and journal entries; follow up on outstanding items.
• Support accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany entries.
• Ensure application of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare and analyze financial data to support reporting and decision-making.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Support annual audits by gathering documentation and responding to requests.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Unanet

NetSuite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Staff Accountant will support BDO Government Services accounting operations by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, assisting with reconciliations and journal entries, and helping maintain accurate accounting records and processes.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will support BDO Government Services accounting operations by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, assisting with reconciliations and journal entries, and helping maintain accurate accounting records and processes.

Job Duties

• Assists in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including follow-up on outstanding items
• Assists with accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany entries
• Supports the application of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Prepares and analyzes financial data to support reporting requirements and decision-making
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Supports annual audit activities by gathering documentation and responding to requests
• Prepares ad hoc reports, schedules, and analyses, as needed
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Other duties, as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education

• Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of general accounting experience, required
• Prior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory and/or banking industries, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
• Prior experience using Unanet and/or NetSuite ERP, preferred

Language(s)

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
• Able to work in a deadline-drive environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Strong data entry skills
• Possesses superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the accounting processes

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.

National Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Maryland Range: $60,000 - $80,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $60,000 - $80,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"