Assurance Senior Associate

Baker Tilly Canada; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, LLP seeks an Assurance Senior Associate to deliver industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle-market clients. You will work with clients to address complex accounting and business challenges with integrity.

As part of a fast-growing firm, you’ll have upward career trajectory, flexible hybrid work, and mentoring from managers and partners who value client service, technical excellence, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, License eligible.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or not-for-profit, manufacturing and distribution, construction experience alternatives; CPA preferred or pursuing exam.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team delivering assurance services to middle-market clients.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather information and respond to questions.
• Plan and supervise the execution of audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct tests to assess internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Mentor and develop junior staff through coaching and firm programs.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA exam eligible or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance 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, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.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.Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency (\"search firm\") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, 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.Job Description:ResponsibilitiesAre 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 Assurance 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 Qualifications4-year degree, License eligible3 years of experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA examCPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of examThree (3)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firmIndustry Experience: Experience providing audit and assurance services within one or more industries, including not-for-profit, manufacturing and distribution, construction, or other relevant sectors. Candidates with specialized expertise in a particular industry, as well as those with experience serving clients across multiple industries, are encouraged to apply..Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solvingStrong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptabilityMicrosoft Suite skillsEligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferredLeadership Experience and Career Progression: Demonstrated ability to lead audit engagements, supervise and develop team members, and manage client relationships. Candidates with experience beyond the Senior Associate level, or those currently pursuing Manager-level opportunities, are encouraged to express interest, with consideration of experience and alignment with broader practice needsThe pay rate range for this job position is $81,200 to $105,000. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.#LI-Hybrid #LI-NH1