Associate, Outsourced Finance & Accounting - Summer 2026 (Nashville, Mobile)

Job Summary:

The Associate, Outsourced Finance & Accounting is responsible for performing general accounting functions for small to mid-size organizations.

• Prepares and processes accounts payable invoices
• Processes accounts receivable transactions
• Processes general ledger reconciliation (cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets)
• Assists with basic financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
• Participates in basic audit preparation
• Performs basic payroll processing
• Completes all appropriate data entry within client financial systems
• Interacts with client staff to gain information, documents, and data necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Communicates significant client issues to supervisor
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• GED, required
• Associate’s degree, preferred

Experience:

• Internship / work study or one (1) year of experience performing general accounting transactions and functions, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Experience utilizing industry standard accounting software such as Great Plains, Peachtree, QuickBooks and/or Solomon, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Able to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Basic knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, finance, tax, and investment principles
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients

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.

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. Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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