AEC Audit Senior Associate — Construction Industry Expert

Baker Tilly (US); New Jersey; On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an Audit Senior Associate in Iselin, NJ, to deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services to middle-market clients. You will lead fieldwork, manage risk, and communicate findings as part of a growing advisory practice within a leading CPA firm.

The role emphasizes client relationships, professional development, and the opportunity to advance within a firm that values autonomy and accountability in scheduling, development programs, and dress for your day.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience, preferably with exposure to AEC clients.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the audit team and clients to plan and design audit procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Assess and identify areas of financial risk and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate those risks for AEC clients.
• Lead audit fieldwork, including the testing of financial statements, internal controls, and transactional data.
• Establish and maintain relationships with AEC clients, communicating audit findings and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, highlighting any material weaknesses or deficiencies in financial reporting, and suggest actionable solutions.
• Ensure that AEC clients comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as revenue recognition, percentage of completion accounting, and other construction-related accounting principles.
• Stay updated on industry-specific accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to the AEC sector.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to junior staff members, and review their work to maintain high‑quality audit procedures.
• Monitor the budget and resources for audit engagements to ensure they are completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes and contribute to the development of best practices for AEC audits.

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking an Audit Senior Associate in Iselin, NJ, to deliver industry-focused audit and assurance services to middle-market clients. You will lead fieldwork, manage risk, and communicate findings as part of a growing advisory practice within a leading CPA firm.

The role emphasizes client relationships, professional development, and the opportunity to advance within a firm that values autonomy and accountability in scheduling, development programs, and dress for your day.