Commercial Assurance Experienced Associate

Join our Team! We work in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard We are one of the largest regional accounting firms headquartered in Orange County, California. We’re accountants providing solid guidance, support & solutions to businesses, governments, and non-profits. Our outstanding employees are crucial to our unique, diverse culture and talent development, as well as our ability to attract clients successfully. At LSL, you will discover an atmosphere that motivates and encourages you to succeed personally and professionally.

Experienced Audit Associate What you will be doing:

• Along with an Audit team, you will be coached by our experienced staff and management team. You will work with clients from a variety of industries, performing audit, review, and compilation procedures, honing your technical skills and building a strong professional foundation. You will:
• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements
• Evaluate internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with generally accepted auditing standards via inquiry, observation, and review
• Prepare audit and review work papers to support the work completed
• Assist on portions of larger audit engagements
• Perform year-end and interim auditing procedures, including inventory observations
• In conjunction with the in-charge, prepare concise and accurate work papers, which properly communicate the unique issues of the area being tested
• Communicate the status of projects regularly and identify areas for efficiencies, utilizing available technology tools or new testing methods
• Learning to perform all phases of an engagement including financial statement preparation
• Develop skills related to business development - begins to develop referral sources, which may include involvement in community, business and professional organizations
• Apply audit and accounting principles and techniques on the engagements to include: FASB's and SSARSs/GAAS
• Basic understanding of industry specific audit issues which may include any of the following areas: financial statement audits, regulatory compliance, due diligence, process and controls, or assertions and agreements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Attitude is everything. Must be a team player and enjoy engaging with clients.
• 1+ years’ professional services firm experience, required.
• Experience working in a CPA firm, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), required.
• Valid CPA license or actively working toward obtaining the license.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts
• Client Focused
• Be willing and available to travel to serve clients.

At LSL CPAs, we offer competitive compensation and benefits package along with a supportive team-focused environment. Our hybrid/remote work environment allows you the freedom to manage your personal commitments while staying dedicated to serving our clients.

Salary Range: ($32.00 - $40.00) Non-Exempt Status

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that LSL, LLP provides to compensate and recognize our professionals for their work. All exempt positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and all employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Environment Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.