Government Assurance Experienced Associate

LSL, LLP; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

LSL CPAs in Northern California (Sacramento) seeks a Government Assurance Experienced Associate to join our audit team, performing audit, review, and compilation procedures with clients across diverse industries.

You will analyze client records, evaluate controls, prepare work papers, supervise staff, and contribute to a client-focused, deadline-driven environment. On-site availability is required; remote options are limited to client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license or must meet 150-hour requirement.
• 1 year or more of experience.
• Be available to come on-site for Northern CA clients.
• Knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts.
• Client-focused attitude.
• Strong teamwork and integrity; positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional demeanor and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluate internal accounting control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with GAAS.
• Prepare audit work papers to support the accounting work done.
• Work on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements.
• Perform year-end and interim auditing procedures.
• Research technical accounting issues.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise and train other professionals.

Skills

Client focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Auditing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA license or 150-credit hour requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Auditing software

Job description

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.

Government Assurance Experienced Associate (Northern California - Sacramento)

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 work papers to support the accounting work done
• Work on portions of larger audit and accounting engagements
• Perform year-end and interim auditing procedures
• Research technical accounting issues
• Demonstrate ability to supervise and train other professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in accounting or related field
• CPA license or have secured the educational requirements to satisfy the 150-credit hour requirement to obtain a CPA license.
• 1 year or more of experience
• Be available to come on-site for clients in Northern CA market.
• Knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts
• Client Focused
• Tech savvy – high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel); experience with auditing software
• Dedicated to teamwork and integrity maintaining positive relationships with all levels of firm management, staff, and clients
• Display excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and independently prioritize multiple tasks.
• Possess professional demeanor and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management skills, meeting assigned deadlines or budgets and providing advance notice of problems
• Passion for learning and desirous of career growth

At LSL CPAs, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a supportive team-focused environment. Our remote work environment allows you the freedom to manage your personal commitments while staying dedicated to serving our clients. Salary Range: $31.00 - $40.00 (Hourly 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.