Title: CAAS Commercial Consulting & Advisory Senior Associate Location: Remote Job Description: Join our Team! 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. Senior Associate, Consulting & Advisory - CAAS Commercial What you will be doing: Those in CAAS Commercial 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.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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. Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year