We Recruit the Best of the Best. Our firm is growing and we are looking to hire an Experienced Assurance Senior. Bring your upbeat attitude, collaborative mentality, and out-of-the-box creative thinking to add exponential value to our clients and to our company morale and culture.

Abbott, Stringham & Lynch (ASL) is one of the largest local CPA firms in the Silicon Valley serving a broad range of industries. We offer you the resources found in larger firms, with the opportunities and culture of a mid-sized regional firm. We provide our team members with:

Best-in-class virtual and in-person training, mentoring, and leadership development programs to support your professional growth at each stage of your career path
Comprehensive benefits package including a generous time-off policy for CPAs
Flexible hours and the ability to manage your own schedule including working from home
Creative opportunities to contribute and collaborate in your work and on projects to enhance your skills and to drive ASL to be best in class
Employee engagement is important to us! We use different platforms to keep you connected with your peers and co-workers, while working remotely, or in our San Jose office
The opportunity to participate in a number of civic associations focused on community causes throughout the year
Bonus for passing the CPA exam within 2 years of start date

Primary Responsibilities of the Role

Design and execute tailored client engagement programs, including testing and assessing internal controls
Prepare and monitor time and cost budgets
Prepare and review financial statements with disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements
Able to keep multiple engagements progressing simultaneously and in the proper priority
Work closely with the engagement team and perform the various phases of an audit, review and compilation engagement
Effectively supervise assurance staff through planning, fieldwork, draft reports and complete engagement wrap up by training staff, assigning and delegating tasks, setting budgets and reviewing assigned tasks
Evaluate the performance of assurance staff and coach them by providing on-the-job training
Effectively and appropriately communicate with senior-level clients with the ability to gather data for engagements
Consistently research and stay current on the latest audit and accounting standards

Required Education and Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)
CPA license preferred or actively studying for the CPA exam
Minimum 3 years of recent experience in public accounting
Experience with Construction and Technology companies is a plus
Knowledge of ProSystems Engagement software is desirable
Strong interpersonal skills needed to interface with clients and internally. Maintain professional demeanor and confidence communicating with client
Effective analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities
Self-motivated
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personable and able to work well in a team environment
Familiarity with internal controls documentation
Availability to work overtime as necessary

Working Environment

Involves work in ASL’s Silicon Valley office or at the client’s premises or your home office
Work at the client’s premises may require the use of the assurance employee’s personal car and business casual dress code
Moderate to low overtime required throughout the year. High level of overtime may be required to complete specific audit and review engagements

Sound like a Good Fit? We Want to Hear from You!

Please consider including a cover letter (so we can learn more about you!) and submit your resume here.

Thank you for taking the time to consider ASL.