Lopata, Flegel & Company LLP is a client-focused, full service accounting and management consulting firm located in St. Louis, MO with a firm history tracing back nearly 100 years. We have achieved this longevity by continuous innovation of processes and efficiencies, building partnerships with our clients to identify and achieve their financial goals and appreciating that the success of our firm is dependent upon the success of our team members. Due to strong, sustained growth, we are currently seeking an Audit Senior to join our audit team.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Plan and perform financial statement audit, review and compilation engagements
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS and other industry standards
• Build strong working relationships with clients
• Mentor and train staff with eye toward team building, a core cultural value of the firm
• Develop an industry expertise or build upon current expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of two years of recent public accounting experience to professionally lead audit and other attest engagements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Analytical
• Client service mindset
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license
• IT and EBP auditing experience
• Experience in QuickBooks, Sage and other accounting software
• Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail or employee benefit plan audits

Audit Team Benefits:

• No overtime for 9 months of the year
• No engagements in excess of three weeks
• No governmental audits
• No manual workpapers
• Opportunity to work on outsourced accounting projects
• Minimal travel
• Signing and six month bonuses

Firm Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Matching 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible workday hours and reduced summer hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work from home schedule
• Busy Season Meals and Perks
• Dress for Your Day
• Standing desks available
• Community Involvement Days

Job Type:  Full-time

Work Location:  Hybrid / St. Louis

To apply to our Audit Senior role, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@lfco-cpa.com