Baker Tilly

Audit Senior Associate

Baker Tilly$78K — $103K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, with CPA eligibility.
  • 3+ years of public accounting experience.
  • 2+ years in financial statement auditing services.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven leadership, project management, and organizational abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted member of the engagement team for industry-specific audit and consulting services.
  • Engage proactively with clients to gather necessary information efficiently throughout the year.
  • Plan and supervise all audit engagement activities for optimal execution.
  • Perform substantive testing on clients' financial statements and assess internal control deficiencies.
  • Discuss business recommendations with the engagement Manager and Partner based on audit findings.
  • Participate in mentoring and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Network internally and with clients to strengthen relationships and support business development.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing firm.
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedule management.
  • Structured development programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Access to social activities and team-building events for a balanced lifestyle.
  • Supportive environment emphasizing mentorship and peer growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
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! 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.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 4-year degree, License eligible
  • 3 years of experience

Preferred 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


The pay rate range for this job position is $78,000.00 to $103,940.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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