Audit Senior Associate

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 38,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.3 billion.
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Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?
Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly US (BT) as an Audit Senior Associate in our Commercial Team serving the construction, government contractor, professional services, software/technology, retail, manufacturing, and distribution industries! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if
You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve in any of the industry sectors above
You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do
Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients
Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raised
Plan and supervise the execution of all audit engagement activities
Review and perform substantive testing on client’s balance sheets and income statements
Conduct and review tests to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement
Play an active role in discussions with the Manager and Partner relative to business recommendations resulting from testing performed and information gathered
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam
CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of exam
Two (2)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm
Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred