Audit Senior Associate

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking an experienced Audit professional to join our Spokane team. You will be part of an engagement team delivering assurance and consulting services to middle-market clients, planning and supervising audit activities, and reviewing tests and internal controls; you will grow with mentorship and firm-wide development programs.

Minimum requirements include a 4-year degree, eligible CPA license, and 3+ years of public accounting audit experience.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree
• Eligible to obtain CPA license
• Three (3) years of experience

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services; proactively engage with clients.
• Plan and supervise the execution of audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on client balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests to assess internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with Manager and Partner on business recommendations from testing and information gathering.
• Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs and receive coaching.
• Build client relationships and network professionally.
• Support team development through Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy; help associates meet goals.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Public accounting software

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 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. 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.

Candidate Profile

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.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year degree
• Eligible to obtain CPA license
• Three (3) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or actively pursuing completion of the exams
• Bachelor’s, master’s, or advanced degree in accounting
• Three (3)+ 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

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed 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 Spokane, WA and Yakima, WA: pay rate range is $74,900 to $98,990.

In Wenatchee, WA: pay rate range is $78,000 to $103,940.

In Kennewick, WA: pay rate range is $79,400 to $108,900.