Experienced Commercial Assurance Associate
About the role
We are one of the largest regional accounting firms headquartered in Orange County, California. We provide 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
- Work with clients from a variety of industries, performing audit, review, and compilation procedures.
- 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.
- Absorb 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, required.
- Experience working in a CPA firm, preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), required.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
- Valid CPA license or actively working toward obtaining the license.
- Willingness and availability to travel to serve clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years’ professional services firm experience, required.
- Attitude is everything. Must be a team player and enjoy engaging with clients.
- Knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including 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.
Pay
Salary Range: ($32.00 - $40.00) Non-Exempt Status
Schedule
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.