Business Advisory Services Associate

This position is for an August 2027 start dateJohnson Lambert is a progressive public accounting firm, specializing in providing services to the insurance, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plan industries. From eight offices we provide services to clients on a national scale. Our highly trained professionals bring a unique depth of knowledge and specialization to our industry clients. We are proud of our 35 year history and excited about our future! The core values of Johnson Lambert: agility, trust, and respect guide us as an organization and an employer. Our mission is to provide the highest quality audit, tax and advisory services, within the distinct industry markets that we serve, and to earn our clients’ trust as a valued business partner. We aim to be the choice employer for our profession’s most innovative and dedicated talent.We are currently seeking an BAS Associate to join our Business Advisory Services (BAS) team in Atlanta, GA! As part of the Johnson Lambert team, you’ll work in an environment where your entrepreneurial spirit will thrive as you build upon your technical skills, take on leadership opportunities, and collaborate with a highly motivated workforce and client group.What’s the job like?Perform technology risk assessments and evaluate, test, and document IT general controls (IT control environment, program development, change management, logical and physical access, and operations) and business process controls (includes key reports, automated controls, interfaces testing, claims, general ledger, etc.)Assess security of client networks, hosts, and applicationsMeasure and report clients’ compliance with established industry or government requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve control effectiveness and efficiencyWork with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review processSupervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on IT audit processesPlan work in appropriate priorities and sequencesProactively communicate with appropriate management regarding work status, schedule requests, and time/budget variances, etc.Manage work time appropriately to ensure client expectations and deadlines are consistently metPrepare draft engagement deliverablesDevelop professional relationships with clients and demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times at client siteMaintain professional standards of the firm and client confidentialityDevelop technical skills through on the job experience and formal channels, such as seminars, in-house CPE training, CISA certification, etc.Participate in CPE relevant to work assignments and maintain compliance with firm CPE requirementsContribute to a positive work environment by building strong working relationships at peer, mentor, and team levelsActively participate in Career Development Program (CDP) activities, including leadership, recruiting, marketing, and professional areasWhat you’ll need for success:Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or other relevant fieldStrong aptitude for technical work assignmentsStrong project and time management skillsAbility to work additional hours and travel to client sites as dictated by client needs0-1 years of work experience in public accountingA strong track record of leadershipExperience or aptitude for using data analytics tools and techniques would be an advantageHow JL will support you and your career:25 days of paid time off for all professional level employeesHalf-day Fridays during the summerEmployer-subsidized medical & dental benefits for both employee and family401(k) with employer matchFinancial support for CISA review course and exam fees2 paid days off annually for personal community service activitiesA true “open-door” policy at all levelsEquity note: Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and other persons of color are less likely than men or White job seekers to apply for positions unless they are confident they meet 100% of the qualifications. We strongly encourage interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities you demonstrate, using an internal equity lens. Johnson Lambert prides itself for the hands-on approach and relationships we build with future employees, employees, and clients. We believe each application is the potential for a future relationship with JL. Therefore, a member of our HR team personally reviews all applications submitted.