Audit Senior Associate

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an experienced auditor to join our Philadelphia engagement team. You will provide assurance and consulting services to industry clients, engaging with them year-round to gather information and respond to questions.

You will plan and supervise audit engagements, review tests on financial statements, and contribute to improving internal controls. You will lead testing efforts, discuss recommendations with managers and partners, and participate in firm-wide learning programs.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, license eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm.
• CPA or actively pursuing completion of exam preferred.
• 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 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.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Microsoft Suite

Education

4-year degree

CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 4-year degree, license eligible
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm
• CPA or actively pursuing completion of exam preferred
• 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