Staff Auditor

About Our Company

Lally & Co., LLC is a growing, progressive, full-service accounting and business advisory firm that specializes in solving and simplifying complex tax and business issues.  From our office in the North Hills of Pittsburgh we serve privately held businesses and affluent families throughout the nation.  What we offer each of our clients is peace of mind by way of substantial explanations, services, and solutions.  We seek dynamic professionals who share our dedication to quality client service.

Description

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm.  A Staff Auditor performs the detailed work of a financial statement audit under the supervision of supervisor or manager.

Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and a great work-life balance. We offer experience working with an established client base and provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Benefits

  • Reduced work schedule Memorial Day through Labor Day
  • Work/Life balance
  • Combination of in-office and remote working options
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Health and retirement benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and contribute to engagement teams.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to interact with peers, clients, and firm management.
  • Develop and understanding of the firm’s policies and procedures including learning and developing a working knowledge of firm software.
  • Demonstrate an ability to follow supervisor instructions and apply feedback on future engagements.
  • Understand past procedures performed on engagements and suggest ways to improve procedures due to client changes or opportunities for efficiencies.
  • Develop an understanding of professional standards, GAAP, and GAAS.
  • Ability to travel to clients based on assignments.
  • Actively working towards passing the CPA exam

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or other with sufficient coursework to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven skills using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to adapt to job requirements with meeting deadlines including some travel and hours after business hours as needed.
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Edward J. Gorski

Managing Partner

Executive Summary

Ed Gorski served as a partner at Lally & Co., where he led the firm’s accounting and assurance practice focused on providing services to clients in the financial services industry, including broker-dealers, investment partnerships, hedge funds, and captive insurance companies. Throughout his career, he was known for his strong technical expertise and his ability to guide clients through complex regulatory and reporting requirements.

During his tenure, Ed helped expand and strengthen the firm’s accounting and assurance practice, emphasizing quality, technical rigor, and practical solutions. He played a key role in mentoring staff, developing industry specialties, and fostering a culture of client service.

As Partner Emeritus, Ed remains connected to the firm’s commitment to excellence and continues to serve as a resource to colleagues and clients.

John M. Lally

Partner Emeritus

jmlally@lallycpas.com
412-367-8190

John Lally is the founding partner of Lally & Co., where he dedicated his career to advising business owners and senior management on strategic planning, business valuation, litigation support, and complex tax matters. A trusted advisor for decades, John played a central role in shaping the firm’s growth, service philosophy, and commitment to client relationships.

John began his professional career in 1978 with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Banking before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1979. In 1983, he founded the firm that would ultimately become Lally & Co., helping establish the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and practical guidance.

As Partner Emeritus, John continues to contribute his time to the firm as a trusted advisor and to several boards and professional committees as he did through his career.

Randy Reynolds

Partner Emeritus

Executive Summary

Randy Reynolds served as a partner in the tax services practice at Lally & Co., where he led the firm’s tax practice and advised high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, and closely held companies on tax matters. Throughout his career, Randy specialized in the taxation of individuals, corporations, S-corporations, and partnerships, as well as corporate acquisitions and client representation before the IRS and other taxing authorities. Randy was also a frequent lecturer and author of numerous tax-focused publications, contributing significantly to the profession through his technical knowledge and practical insights.

As Partner Emeritus, Randy remains a respected resource within the firm and the broader tax community, recognized for his leadership, expertise, and long-standing commitment to client service.