Consulting CAAS Supervisor

About the role

At LSL, you’ll work in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard. We’re one of the largest regional accounting firms headquartered in Orange County, California, providing solid guidance, support, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts payable and payroll processing.
• Analyze financial data and perform analysis for areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital assets, and long-term liabilities.
• Prepare depreciation schedules, debt amortization schedules, and trial balances.
• Identify and troubleshoot inconsistencies and variances in account analysis.
• Propose adjusting entries to correct errors in accounting when necessary.
• Work with consolidated QuickBooks companies.
• Understand cash basis and accrual basis of accounting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and present financial data to clients, business owners, or board of directors.
• Complete information for property tax audits and sales tax audits.
• Process and issue IRS Form 1099.
• Plan and supervise all components of engagements with varying degrees of complexity.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business and become a “functional expert” in the area.
• Prepare and review work papers and perform various procedures to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.
• Anticipate and address client concerns and identify and resolve problems promptly as they arise.
• Build effective working relationships with client personnel and meet time budgets and client deadlines.
• Guide and mentor team members while providing managers with performance insights for engagement evaluations.
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and LSL standards; proficient at researching and writing.
• Enter time and expenses punctually to support efficient billing processes.
• Develop prospective contacts and relationships beneficial to the Firm.
• Participate in the firm recruiting program, developing a rapport with candidates.
• Develop skills related to business development, including developing referral sources, involvement in the community, and participation in business and professional organizations.
• Monitor and check staff performance levels, ensuring work is carried out within set deadlines, budget, and quality standards.
• Responsible for the development, coaching, and training of all levels of staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, required with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years professional services firm experience, or minimum of seven (7) years private sector experience, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), required.
• Experience using CaseWare, preferred.
• Proficiency within QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online, required.
• Valid CPA license or actively working toward obtaining the license.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory position.

Skills

• Ability to use professional judgment and skepticism.
• Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
• General understanding of the Firm’s services and the team approach to client service.
• Proactive, resourceful, and client-oriented.
• Positive attitude, team player, cooperative, and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback.
• Strong work ethic, honest, and patient.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for learning, proactively seeking knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities, and embracing new technology.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.
• Works to improve client relationships, enhancing the firm’s value.
• Successful problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment.
• Ability to work under the direction of multiple supervisory personnel.
• Alignment with LSL Values: Pursue Excellence, Love What You Do, Lead with Integrity, Accomplish More Together, Be Forward Thinking.
• Professional behavior and appearance.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.
• Every other Friday off.
• Caps on busy season hours.
• 3% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive benefits package for employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week.
• Discretionary bonus for all exempt positions.

Pay

Salary Range: $117,000 - $136,000. Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final salary offers. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Work Environment

Typical indoor office environment.

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