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 Associate who is self-motivated, client service oriented, team players to join our audit team. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform financial statement audit, review and compilation engagements
• Demonstrate an understanding of GAAP, GAAS and other industry standards
• Build strong working relationships with clients
• Develop an industry expertise or build upon current expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Analytical mindset
• Client service oriented
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three years of recent public accounting audit experience
• CPA license or plans to sit for the exam
• Experience in QuickBooks, Sage and other accounting software

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

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
• Community involvement days

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid / St. Louis

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