National Independence Experienced Associate, Personal Compliance

Job Summary:

The National Independence Experienced Associate, Personal Compliance is responsible for assisting the National Independence Personal Compliance team with ensuring the firm and its professionals comply with the independence rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) as well as BDO’s independence policies and procedures. 

Job Duties:

• Consults on independence inquiries from BDO principals and managers concerning compliance with BDO Investment Tracking System (BITS)
• Assists with the review of the New Hire and Annual Independence Confirmation submissions and identifies responses that may be problematic to the Firm’s compliance with applicable regulatory independence rules or with BDO policies and procedures
• Assists with organizing and maintaining independence audit documentation submitted by BDO managers and principals
• Assists BDO managers and principals with the establishment of BITS broker feeds, including the necessary steps and/or required documents
• Assists with educating the practice on the firm’s personal compliance policies and procedures
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required, with a focus in accounting or business, preferred

Experience:

• One (1) or more years of experience in a public accounting firm, required
• Independence, compliance, or risk management experience, preferred
• Client service experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, required
• Experience with SharePoint, preferred 

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or in coordination with other professionals
• Ability to understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to respond tactfully and professionally in high demand situations

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: $29.81 to $40.00 per hour
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $29.81 to $40.00 per hour
 

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

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