Audit Senior Associate

Baker Tilly International; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, seeking an experienced auditor to join the engagement team in Houston. You will provide assurance and consulting services to clients across industries, engaging with them year-round to gather information and respond to questions.

You will plan and supervise audit engagements, review substantive testing, and help improve internal controls. This role emphasizes leadership, project management, and collaboration, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, License eligible
• 3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 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 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

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions.
• 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 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.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA exam pursued or CPA license

Degree completing CPA track or eligible for CPA

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baker 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 – NewYork, London, SanFrancisco, LosAngeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (BakerTilly) 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 $5.2billion.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Responsibilities

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 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
• 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

Salary

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.

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.