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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 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide
revenue of \$4.7 billion.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent
acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an
opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any
other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal,
state or local law.
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US, LLP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly
US, LLP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be
an authorized recruitment agency (\"search firm\") for Baker Tilly US,
LLP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency
must be invited, by Baker Tilly\'s Talent Attraction team, to submit
candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
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 revi w 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 managemen