Consulting CAAS Senior Associate

LSL; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Bonuses based on performance

Paid time off

Job summary

LSL CPAs, headquartered in Orange County, California, seeks a Consulting CAAS Senior Associate to manage ongoing bookkeeping, month-end close and year-end close for a variety of clients.

Seniors supervise staff, resolve technical accounting issues and deliver tailored client solutions in a collaborative environment. Travel up to 20% may be required; remote-friendly with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years professional services firm experience, or a minimum of five (5) years private sector experience.
• Experience working in a CPA firm preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online required.
• Strong organization, time management and deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in bookkeeping, month-end close and year-end close services for clients.
• Supervise staff and provide training to new hires.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and present data to clients and owners.
• Analyze financial data and resolve accounting inconsistencies and variances.
• Assist with property tax audits and IRS 1099 processing.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Team supervision

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work with people who share your same Core Values - these are LSL's:

LSL CPAs is proud to provide remarkable service to our clients and has secured the ClearlyRated Best of Accounting award annually since 2020! This exclusive program awards accounting firms who demonstrate high-level service of excellence within the accounting industry. This designation is based solely on statistically validated survey responses from our clients. A big ‘thank you’ to our clients for providing their feedback which earned us this award: we wouldn’t be here without you!

Accounting Today: Regional Leader

LSL has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as an Accounting Today Regional Leader for 20256! The list ranks the top CPA firms that have shown exceptional growth, embrace innovation & technology, and ‘think outside the box’ when looking for solutions to bring our clients. Kudos to the LSL team and our wonderful clients for making this continued recognition possible!

What’s in it for you?

The right job for you has to check off most of the boxes on your ‘must have’ list. Here’s how we stack up:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) savings plan
• Bonuses based on performance, as applicable
• Cash bonuses when you refer new team members and clients!
• Flexible scheduling options: There’s more to your life than just work: attending a child’s school activity. Voting. Volunteering. At LSL CPAs, life is a benefit everyone should enjoy.
• Paid time off for holiday/sick/vacation
• CPA Bonus Program
• Fun firm activities – virtually & in-person
• State of the Firm – LSL keeps everyone informed on our strategic plan, our successes and our goals, helping each team member envision a future with us
• Primarily remote opportunities

Social Gatherings

Working at LSL offers you the chance to showcase your talents beyond your analytical mind and number-crunching. We love having a blast together and adding a touch of friendly competition! Imagine sizzling chili cook-offs, teeing off on golf days, and a whole lot more. We frequently connect virtually, firm-wide or by department, through exciting games that’ll keep your competitive spirit alive and kicking.

Bring your ideas into the mix when you join LSL.

Doing What Counts

“Doing What Counts” is our program focused on helping local charities with what they need most. We believe having fun while doing good is what makes our philanthropic efforts meaningful to all. Every year, our firm participates in a handful of firm-wide philanthropic events.

Together We Rise is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that LSL loves to work with. Comprised of motivated young adults and former foster youth, they collaborate with individuals, companies, and community partners to bring resources to foster youth and use service-learning activities to educate volunteers on issues surrounding the foster care system. This year the LSL team had the opportunity to build (really cool!) skateboards to donate to kids currently living in the foster care system. We hope the kids have as much fun riding as we did making them!

Career Progression: You make it your own

The path up the ladder isn’t the same for everyone. You may skip a level or two based on your performance, aptitude and passion. It’s up to you on where you want to go and how quickly you wish to get there.

DOV Award: Recognizing our values in action

LSL regularly presents a DOV Award (Demonstrating our Values) to those team members who have been nominated by a teammate for exemplifying one or more of our core values.

You are Supported

Our Partners want you to achieve your most here and are available to you every step of the way, providing tools and support that will progress your career forward. You are encouraged and given the freedom to pursue what you want to do and who you want to be.

We work in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard.

Starting your career

You recently graduated (or about to) with a degree in Accounting.

Get the start to the career you want right out of the gate.

Seasoned Professionals looking for a change

You’ve been in the industry for a while and a looking for a change – a place where you can continue building your career and make a difference.

Open Positions

Position: Consulting CAAS Senior Associate

Location: Remote

Job Id: 169

# of Openings: 0

We work in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard.

We are one of the largest accounting firms headquartered in Orange County, California. We’re accountants providing solid guidance, support & solutions to business, 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 in both your personal and professional life.

CAAS Senior Associate

What you will be doing:

Those in Consulting - CAAS are primarily involved with ongoing bookkeeping, month-end close and year-end close services for businesses in a variety of industries. Seniors are responsible for complex technical accounting and resolving technical issues, as appropriate. In addition, this role provides supervision to staff and helps train new hires. Seniors work in a collaborative environment with other team members to develop and deliver creative solutions to client needs. This is a client facing role. In this role, you will:

• Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for clients with and without payroll.
• Ability to work with consolidated QuickBooks companies.
• Understanding of cash basis and accrual basis of accounting.
• Supervise accounts payable and payroll processing.
• Ability to analyze financial data and perform analysis for areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital assets and long-term liabilities.
• Proficiency in preparation of depreciation schedules, debt amortization schedules, and trial balances.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot inconsistencies and variances in account analysis.
• Accounting knowledge necessary to propose adjusting entries to correct errors in accounting, when necessary.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial reports and present financial data to clients/business owners/board of directors.
• Ability to complete information for property tax audits and sales tax audits.
• Ability to process and issue IRS Form 1099.
• Supervisory responsibilities:
• Supervise staff on their day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years professional services firm experience, or a minimum of five (5) years private sector experience, required.
• Experience working in a CPA firm, preferred.
• Tech savvy – high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), required
• Proficiency within QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online, required.
• Effective organization and time management skills, meeting assigned deadlines or budgets, and providing advance notice of problems.
• Commitment to the protection of confidential client information.
• Analytical, quick learner, self-starter, and ability to take direction well.
• Proactive, resourceful and client oriented.
• Positive attitude, team player, cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong work ethic, honest, and patient.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Travel may be required to LSL offices and client sites, up to 20%.

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

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

1-2 rounds of interviews with the Hiring Team

Step 4

A decision will be made to join the team shortly after.

*Please respect our recruiting process by not contacting our Partners or Managers.