Accountant

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

OVERVIEW:

Accountants make a positive impact on the finance team and the firm by collaborating with Finance team members in simplifying complex financial activity into clear, accurate insights, strengthening the integrity of our reporting, and building smarter processes that help the entire organization operate with confidence and speed.

The Accountant reports to the Manager, General Ledger.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain assigned areas of the general ledger, including monthly close activities, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and the preparation of supporting schedules.


• Assist in developing, refining, and implementing scalable processes and tools that improve the speed, accuracy, and consistency of accounting workflows, including automation or system enhancements where appropriate.


• Collaborate with team to determine proper accounting treatment for complex or unusual transactions, using relevant U.S. GAAP guidance, company policy, and the underlying business purpose to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.


• Prepare and review journal entries, financial analyses, and internal reporting, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with cross-functional inputs (FP&A, operations, tax, etc.).


• Collaborate with Finance team members and other departments to understand business activities and determine accounting implications, providing clear explanations, documentation, and recommendations to support decision-making and audit readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.


• Experience in a financial environment, highly preferred.


• Proficient with accounting and finance tools and concepts, including ERP and reporting systems, and MS Excel


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.


• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to question assumptions constructively.


• Good communication skills and ability to present complex data in a clear, concise manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day


• Able to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors


• Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments


• Able to bend, stoop, kneel and/or stand to access files and documents


• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to [email protected].