Tax Associate I

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As a Tax Associate I, you will make an impact by supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality tax services while building the technical foundation needed to become a trusted client service professional. You will collaborate with experienced team members, apply your accounting and tax knowledge to real client engagements, and grow through hands-on experience, coaching, and feedback.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things

differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.

• Total rewards package: From flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
• Well-being resources: Interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization: Values people, community, and sustainability, where BPM's B Corp commitment is reflected in the way we work and support one another.

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

• Preparing federal, state, and other applicable tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Organizing and analyzing client financial information needed for tax preparation.
• Applying accounting and tax concepts to assigned engagements.
• Responding to reviewer comments and incorporating feedback to improve technical skills and work quality.
• Maintaining accurate and organized engagement documentation.
• Collaborating with seniors, supervisors, managers, and other members of the engagement team to meet client deadlines.
• Developing proficiency with tax technology, research tools, and firm processes.
• Building an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and tax considerations.
• Managing assigned work and communicating proactively when questions, issues, or scheduling needs arise.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics (BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing or obtaining CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Educational Licensure Requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Our ideal colleague: Compassionate, proactive, authentic, driven, and resilient individuals who are seeking to be lifelong learners.

Wondering if you should apply?

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.

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Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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