Audit Senior Associate

Baker Tilly US; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 145,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Career development programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

A leading CPA advisory firm is seeking an Audit Senior Associate in Rancho Cordova to provide industry-focused audit and assurance services to middle market clients. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred, and two years of auditing experience. You will engage closely with clients, supervise audit activities, and develop strong professional relationships. Baker Tilly is committed to employee development and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of exam.
• Two (2)+ years of experience in financial statement auditing services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
• Engage with clients year-round to gather information for testing.
• Plan and supervise all audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Identify internal control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in business recommendations discussions with managers and partners.
• Receive direct coaching and mentoring on the job.
• Build relationships internally and with clients.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant coursework

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have:
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate ranges for this job position are posted below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

• In Fresno (CA), and Stockton (CA): the pay rate range is $79,400 to $108,900.
• In Rancho Cordova/Sacramento (CA): the pay rate range is $91,000 to $145,350.
• In Salinas (CA): the pay rate range is $86,000 to $118,800.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

Recruitment Notice

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.