Job Description

ABOUT US

Established in 1978, Lindquist has grown to over 120 accounting professionals and staff. Led by 10 partners, the Firm services our clients from west coast offices located in San Ramon, Orange, Portland, and Seattle and our office in Chicago. Lindquist is a recognized leader in the accounting industry, specializing in Employee Benefit Plans, Labor Organizations, Not-for-Profit and Payroll Compliance and continue to expand our practice including Forensic and Valuation Services.

This position will be based out of our San Ramon office but is currently working remotely from home. It will require regular travel to the office when conditions allow.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Full-time entry level job & long-term career growth for college grads

You’ll learn valuable Excel skills, professional communication & workflow management

As a new Compliance Staff Auditor, you will:

• Audit employer contributions made to trust funds (employee benefit plans) to verify employer compliance with contractual obligations
• Work independently to perform testing and analyze payroll data, which involves reconciliation of employer and trust fund data sets
• Work with managers and senior staff to resolve auditing challenges
• Prepare payroll audit reports for management review
• Provide management with timely status reports on current work
• Help maintain our thriving client relationships through timely and professional communication
• As you progress in this position, you will provide training, coaching and guidance to new auditors and learn valuable leadership skills

Lindquist provides an extensive orientation program and training for all new employees to help ensure their long-term success, professional development, and career growth. The training program is several weeks, and while delivered remotely, technology allows this to be very much hands-on and collaborative experience. After training, you will work independently to perform payroll audits under the guidance of skilled senior auditors and managers.

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A STAFF AUDITOR

• Strong work ethic and self-starter approach
• Eager to learn all aspects of Lindquist’s compliance audit practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables & data analysis), Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

EDUCATION

Lindquist requires all Staff Auditors to have a 4-year college degree in any discipline. Although business majors are preferred, staff with background in social sciences, communications and liberal arts are often very successful auditors.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT LINDQUIST

We owe our success to the dedication and expertise of our team members who have helped built Lindquist.

Lindquist will strongly support your professional growth and development. We provide all the training necessary for you to become a successful Compliance auditor. In addition, we have clearly defined career path within the Compliance audit profession.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AT LINDQUIST

We offer a competitive salary, unlike many firms in our industry, we pay you for any overtime hours you work.

We offer a full benefits package, including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee discount program.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Lindquist LLP believes in providing outstanding value and quality service to our clients and creating an environment where our team members can excel and thrive in their careers. Team safety is our number one priority at Lindquist. We have put in place the technology that allows our team to effectively work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During these challenging times, Lindquist has adapted to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Lindquist continues to grow during this ever-changing business environment leading to tremendous career opportunities in our Compliance Department.

We are constantly searching for long-term team members who are looking for the opportunity for rapid career development and advancement. At Lindquist, we are looking for individuals who want to know that their work matters to the success of the organization, and in return, their contributions are recognized, appreciated, and rewarded. We look forward to hearing from you!

Visit our website at www.lindquistcpa.com for more information about Lindquist.

Company Description

Lindquist LLP is a professional firm providing audit, accounting, compliance and consulting services to our clients. As a recognized industry leader in expertise and quality, we work with a range of clients to solve their specialized needs. Our goal is to always deliver the highest level of client service with integrity and objectivity, and to turn our knowledge into value for our clients and their communities.