Reports To | Supervisor

A&A Seniors and above within the A&A Team

Summary of Job Function

At LGA, our primary focus is on our people. As an Associate in LGA's Audit and Assurance service line, you will work extensively on audits, reviews, and compilation engagements in various owner-managed businesses.

Essential Job Duties:

• Open to gaining experience and knowledge to plan and perform audits, reviews, and compilation engagements in various owner-managed businesses for a number of different industries
• Able to become familiar with accounting and auditing procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• Prepares financial statements and develops proper techniques to prepare appropriate work papers
• Able to obtain an understanding of various clients' accounting systems and processes.
• Able and willing to meet business and client deadlines
• Maintains flexibility to manage multiple client projects and multiple engagement teams, especially during busy seasons which includes traveling to client sites
• Ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional growth
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate confidently and concisely with various levels of firm management in both written and verbal form
• Demonstrates understanding of accounting principles and auditing procedures and is increasingly able to apply this knowledge without direct instruction
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Firm's Risk-Based Audit approach and the impact of efficiency in assigned areas
• Reads, understands and assists in the preparation of financial statements or reports in assigned audit areas; ensures that audit documentation is clear and concise. Assists in preparation of financial statements or their attest reports in assigned audit areas
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately identify and document basic accounting systems and controls in assigned areas
• Demonstrates the ability to identify potential audit issues and communicates them in a timely manner to the engagement team. Beginning to perform effective audit and accounting research; is proactive in researching items prior to approaching team members for assistance
• Proficiency in CCH Engagement, CCH Tax, Microsoft Office Suite, and other firm technologies to enhance client service and efficiency.
• Apply industry knowledge to multiple clients and consider issues from various perspectives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field
• Master's degree in Accountancy or Tax or a plan to pursue preferred
• CPA or EA certification or a plan to pursue preferred
• 0-2 years' experience in a related field

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with the CCH Suite of Products (ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement, Document, Portal) is a plus.
• Experience with DataSnipper is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a technology-driven, paperless environment.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and be flexible in tasks and time while managing your workload with adjustments to your schedule especially during peak workload times in the service line.
• Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment by upholding the firm's vision and values.
• Respect for compliance and confidentiality.

Work Environment and Special Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This job is performed in an office setting, indoors, and at times travel to one of the other firm locations is required.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other machines.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Talk or hear.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and support the team during traditional peak seasons.

LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please email us at careers@lga.cpa.

Service Line: Internal, A&A Team

Function: Billable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Any LGA office (Woburn, MA, Salem, NH or Chestnut Hill, MA) or remote

Employment Type: Entry Level

Degree Required: Yes

Direct Reports/Supervisory Responsibility: None

Travel: Occasionally between LGA offices and client sites