[Hiring] Commercial Assurance Internship @LSL CPAs

Role Description

As an LSL Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside all professional levels that will provide you with a real-world understanding of public accounting. You will learn the LSL firm culture and values while gaining valuable knowledge and experience at a top regional accounting firm in Orange County. Our Audit Interns will assist the Commercial Assurance Department during the busy season starting immediately.

• Internship Season: January 4, 2027 - April 16, 2027
• Flexible work schedule based on your class schedule, with a minimum of 20 hours per week; you can work in blocks of at least 4 hours, and if your school schedule allows, you can even work up to 40 hours per week.
• All weekdays are available for work with the exception of Friday.
• This is a part-time, temporary internship position paying $25.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for employee benefits.
• Mentor guidance
• Networking
• Professional training; you will gain experience with LSL’s audit process which helps you build your resume with relevant work experience
• Similar responsibilities as our first year, full-time staff

What you will be doing:

• Assurance engagements
• Evaluate internal controls.
• Preparation of audit work papers.
• Work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements
• Work with the Audit team (staff, senior, manager, and partner) on client projects
• Develop an understanding of and capability with accounting software, CCH, Practice CS, Engagement, Fieldguide
• Develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient manner

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in school and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; junior or senior standing preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak, and interpret rules, procedures, and routine correspondence in English
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles
• Completion of audit class
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.