Business Advisory Services Associate

This position is for an August 2027 start date

Johnson 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 applications
• Measure and report clients’ compliance with established industry or government requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve control effectiveness and efficiency
• Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process
• Supervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on IT audit processes
• Plan work in appropriate priorities and sequences
• Proactively 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 met
• Prepare draft engagement deliverables
• Develop professional relationships with clients and demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times at client site
• Maintain professional standards of the firm and client confidentiality
• Develop 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 requirements
• Contribute to a positive work environment by building strong working relationships at peer, mentor, and team levels
• Actively participate in Career Development Program (CDP) activities, including leadership, recruiting, marketing, and professional areas

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or other relevant field
• Strong aptitude for technical work assignments
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to work additional hours and travel to client sites as dictated by client needs
• 0-1 years of work experience in public accounting
• A strong track record of leadership
• Experience or aptitude for using data analytics tools and techniques would be an advantage
• How JL will support you and your career:
• 25 days of paid time off for all professional level employees
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employer-subsidized medical & dental benefits for both employee and family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Financial support for CISA review course and exam fees
• 2 paid days off annually for personal community service activities
• A true “open-door” policy at all levels

Equity 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.